Looney Tunables: PoC Available for LPE Vulnerability Impacting Major Linux Distributions (CVE-2023-4911)

Researchers have released a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploit for a new high-severity vulnerability, dubbed ‘Looney Tunables,’ which impacts the majority of well-known Linux distributions. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute local privilege escalation (LPE) and acquire complete root privileges.

Exploitation of this vulnerability presents a significant risk, as it could lead to potential data breaches, system alterations, and the complete takeover of vulnerable systems.

What is the ‘Looney Tunables’ Vulnerability About? (CVE-2023-4911)

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-4911 (CVSS score: …

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