#SLUBStick

New Linux Kernel Exploit Technique ‘SLUBStick’ Discovered by Researchers

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August 7, 2024 at 10:57AM A new Linux kernel exploitation technique named SLUBStick has been uncovered, offering the potential to escalate a limited heap vulnerability to an arbitrary memory read-and-write primitive. This method demonstrates the ability to modify kernel data and overcome existing defenses, but it relies on the existence of a heap vulnerability and … Read more

New SLUBStick Attack Makes Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities More Dangerous

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August 5, 2024 at 09:42AM Researchers from Graz University of Technology have introduced SLUBStick, a Linux kernel exploitation technique that can increase the impact of heap vulnerabilities. This method can lead to privilege escalation and container escapes, even with modern defenses enabled. The technique demonstrates a success rate of more than 99% and has been … Read more