Extremely serious vulnerability on Linux, currently unknown, discovered by EvilSocket
In the world of computer security, a new critical vulnerability is shaking the GNU/Linux world. Discovered and reported by Simone Margaritelli, a well-known computer security researcher and creator of numerous tools used in cyber security, this vulnerability is creating a wave of concern among major Linux distributions such as Ubuntu (Canonical) and Red Hat, which have already confirmed the seriousness of the problem. With a score of 9.9/10 on the severity scale CVSS, this is a potential security nightmare for millions of systems worldwide.
Simone Margaritelli, also known as evilsocket in his professional profiles, is one of the most recognized names in the cybersecurity community. His discoveries and the tools he developed have had a profound impact on the world of cybersecurity, and his dedication to disclosing critical vulnerabilities like the one we are talking about here is nothing new. Despite the intention to proceed with a responsible disclosure of the flaw, the resistance encountered by Margaritelli during the process led to a drastic decision: to announce a full disclosure within the next few weeks, even without a patch available.
Three weeks ago, Margaritelli discovered a vulnerability RCE (Remote Code Execution) unauthenticated vulnerability that affects all GNU/Linux systems and, probably, other platforms. An RCE vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system without the need for authentication. This particular vulnerability is extremely dangerous, and the fact that there is still no working fix available makes the situation even worse.
