[PLUG] netfilter bug, log4j botnet, dirty pipes

[jeffv via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>]

New Linux Bug in Netfilter Firewall Module Lets Attackers Gain Root Access

https://thehackernews.com/2022/03/new-linux-bug-in-netfilter-firewall.html



Improving the reliability of file system monitoring tools

https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/blog/2022/03/14/improving-the-reliability-of-file-system-monitoring-tools/



New Linux botnet exploits Log4J, uses DNS tunneling for comms

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-botnet-exploits-log4j-uses-dns-tunneling-for-comms/



Researcher uses Dirty Pipe exploit to fully root a Pixel 6 Pro and 
Samsung S22

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/03/researcher-uses-dirty-pipe-exploit-to-fully-root-a-pixel-6-pro-and-samsung-s22/
[this is a bad thing?]

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