‘Looney Tunables’ Exploits Linux Systems, Granting Root Access to Hackers
Attackers Exploit Buffer Overflow Flaw in Linux Systems Attackers Exploit Buffer Overflow Flaw in Linux Systems Introduction Researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc), a widely used library in the Linux operating system. This vulnerability, dubbed “Looney Tunables,” allows attackers to gain root privileges on millions of Linux systems. The…