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PoC exploit released for Linux-PAM vulnerability allowing root escalation
Ti AI ṣe iroyin
A high-severity vulnerability in the Linux Pluggable Authentication Modules framework, identified as CVE-2025-8941, enables local attackers to gain root privileges through symlink attacks and race conditions. Security researchers have released a proof-of-concept exploit, highlighting risks to Linux systems. The flaw affects multiple distributions and requires immediate patching.
PoC released for Linux-PAM vulnerability enabling root escalation
Ti AI ṣe iroyin
A proof-of-concept exploit has been released for CVE-2025-8941, a high-severity flaw in Linux-PAM's pam_namespace module. The vulnerability allows local attackers with low privileges to gain root access through race conditions and symlink manipulation. Security experts urge immediate patching to prevent system compromise.