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OpenSSH Local Root Hole

Posted by michael on from the say-it-ain't-so dept.

maelstrom writes: "Looks like someone's found a local root exploit for OpenSSH versions between 2.0 and 3.0.2. Seems as though its a one-off error, there is no public exploit, but there is sure to be one shortly. They aren't ruling out remote exploit. Recommending patching and upgrading ASAP."

4 of 490 comments (clear)

  1. Re:There goes OpenBSDs slogan... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Perhaps I should point out this is not a *remote* hole, yet. That is what *local* exploit means.

  2. Re:There goes OpenBSDs slogan... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Read->Comprehend->Post

    This is (so far) a local hole.

  3. Re:Full disclosure = annoying. by bill0r · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Come on, spell with me, L-O-C-A-L

  4. Score 3? LOCAL root, L O C A L. by Nijika · · Score: 1, Redundant

    That is all..

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