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Mutagen Astronomy Linux Kernel Vulnerability

Redhat security advisory reveals that ‘An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel's create_elf_tables() function. An unprivileged local user with access to SUID (or otherwise privileged) binary could use this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system.’ All system administrators are advised to study the advisory and undertake the appropriate mitigation. This can be found here