PoC Unleashes PinTheft Linux LPE, Unlocks Root Access

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Source: CyberSecurityNews
PoC Unleashes PinTheft Linux LPE, Unlocks Root Access
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A proof-of-concept exploit named PinTheft has been published for a Linux kernel local privilege escalation, leveraging an RDS zerocopy double-free flaw to gain root access under specific kernel configurations. The PoC demonstrates a novel way to steal references via io_uring and overwrite in-memory pages, underscoring ongoing Linux kernel security challenges. Admins should apply latest patches or blacklist vulnerable modules to mitigate risk.

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