Linux Has Another Page-Cache Root Bug
DirtyDecrypt is the latest Linux local privilege escalation tied to page-cache corruption, and public proof-of-concept code makes it a priority for rolling-release systems and exposed developer workstations.
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DirtyDecrypt is the latest Linux local privilege escalation tied to page-cache corruption, and public proof-of-concept code makes it a priority for rolling-release systems and exposed developer workstations.
Linux 7.1-rc4 brings the usual pile of hardware fixes and security updates, but the more interesting shift is procedural: the kernel is documenting responsible AI use and what qualifies as a security bug.
A small GitHub token format change exposed a brittle security assumption in Composer and turned ordinary GitHub Actions logs into a credential leak path for PHP teams.