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Public PoC Reveals PinTheft Arch Linux Root Privilege Flaw
technology6 days ago

Public PoC Reveals PinTheft Arch Linux Root Privilege Flaw

A publicly released PoC demonstrates PinTheft, a Linux local privilege escalation in the RDS zerocopy path that can yield root on Arch Linux by pinning user pages and stealing FOLL_PIN references through io_uring fixed buffers; exploitation requires the RDS module to be loaded (default on Arch among common distros), io_uring enabled, a readable SUID-root binary, and x86_64 support, which limits its practical attack surface. Users should patch with the latest kernel, and as a mitigation can unload the RDS modules and disable them via modprobe.d (install rds /bin/false and install rds_tcp /bin/false) until patches are deployed.

via BleepingComputer|
#arch-linux#linux-kernel#local-privilege-escalation
Three months on Linux, Windows fades into the background
tech1 month ago

Three months on Linux, Windows fades into the background

After switching his desktop to CachyOS (an Arch-based rolling release) in January, Nathan Edwards uses Linux as his main computer and has booted Windows only twice. The ride has been calmer and more robust than expected, with occasional hardware quirks (a webcam mic glitch, ethernet wake issues, a printer headache) that he fixes through Snapper snapshots, manual partition tweaks, and driver tweaks. He’s embraced open-source tools (Zen browser, Spotify launcher, ZMK Studio) and the Unix philosophy of modular software, while still keeping Windows on his laptop for work. He plans to keep Linux as his desktop daily driver going forward.

via The Verge|
#arch-linux#cachyos#kde-plasma
Playnix: The 3D-Printed PC Console Signals Gaming’s Hybrid Future
gadgets1 month ago

Playnix: The 3D-Printed PC Console Signals Gaming’s Hybrid Future

A 12.6x9.7-inch 3D-printed Playnix Console packs a full PC (Ryzen 5 5500, RX 9060 XT, 16GB RAM, 512GB) into a compact shell, runs Arch Linux with EmuDeck, and can upscale to 4K/60fps via AMD's FSR Redstone. Priced at $1,140, it's pitched as a glimpse of the future where consoles and PCs converge, with hints of hardware upgrades and OS features (Xbox Mode) shaping the next generation.

via Gizmodo|
#arch-linux#console#fsr-redstone
Arch Linux Discontinues Pascal GPU Support, Prompting Manual Driver Installations
technology5 months ago

Arch Linux Discontinues Pascal GPU Support, Prompting Manual Driver Installations

NVIDIA has discontinued support for Pascal GPUs on Linux, causing issues for users on Arch Linux who face driver failures after updates. The workaround involves using a legacy driver from the AUR, maintained by CachyOS, but this can break Steam and requires additional hacks. The situation highlights challenges in supporting older hardware on Linux.

via Hackaday|
#arch-linux#drivers#linux