Linux kernel bug dubbed ‘Dirty Pipe’ can lead to root access, affects Android devices as well - XDA Developers

Dirty Pipe is a newly discovered Linux flaw that can be exploited to gain root access. The bug also affects certain Android phones. Read on!

One of the strongest points of the Linux kernel has primarily been its open source nature, which allows stakeholders to fork, modify and redistribute it in a way that suits their particular needs. Bu… [+4713 chars]

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