CIFSwitch Linux flaw gives root on multiple distributions

A new Linux privilege-escalation bug affects multiple distributions and can grant root access

New CIFSwitch Linux flaw gives root on multiple distributions https:// bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ new-cifswitch-linux-flaw-gives-root-on-multiple-distributions/ …
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