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15-Year-Old Linux Kernel GhostLock Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root (linuxiac.com)
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[–] far_university1990@reddthat.com 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I know, but why is all just lpe? Or just lpe that reported?

[–] 8uurg@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

I have seen others too, I think that the difference lies in that privilege escalation is just more critical and hence prominent.

[–] some_kind_of_guy@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

You must first gain access before anything else.