Critical Linux kernel flaw allows remote root attacks on MPTCP servers
CRITICAL · VULNERABILITYAnthropicredteam/daily · 1 source
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What happened
A serious flaw in the Linux operating system's core software can let an outsider take full control of a server that uses a certain networking feature. No login is needed for the attack. Researchers at Anthropic built a working exploit for it.
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What to do
- Check whether MPTCP listeners are enabled on your Linux servers and whether they are exposed to untrusted networks.
- Apply the vendor kernel update for this flaw as soon as it is available, and reboot affected systems.
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