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Root Exploit For NVIDIA Closed-Source Linux Driver

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the dangerous-blobs dept.

possible writes, "KernelTrap is reporting that the security research firm Rapid7 has published a working root exploit for a buffer overflow in NVIDIA's binary blob graphics driver for Linux. The NVIDIA drivers for FreeBSD and Solaris are also likely vulnerable. This will no doubt fuel the debate about whether binary blob drivers should be allowed in Linux." Rapid7's suggested action to mitigate this vulnerability: "Disable the binary blob driver and use the open-source 'nv' driver that is included by default with X."

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  1. kdawson: by grub · · Score: 0, Offtopic


    Thank you for not using "pwned" in this headline.

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    Trolling is a art,
  2. So, BBLOB? by urbaneassault · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I noticed that my computer had the wrong GMT time, and that's when I saw that my RAM memory was affected when my binary blob had an exploit! On top of that, the Department of Redundancy Department said my LCD display was fried!
    I had to use the ATM machine to get out $1000 USD to fix it, but I forgot my PIN number!!! If only I had done better on the SAT test...

  3. Re:useless suggestion by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    also has security issues


    Just like your mother. That's why she's a crack whore.

    Asshat.