‘WallEscape’ Linux Vulnerability Leaks User Passwords

April 1, 2024 at 12:30PM Security researchers have disclosed a new vulnerability, named CVE-2024-28085 or ‘WallEscape’, affecting the ‘wall’ command in the util-linux package on Linux systems. Exploiting this flaw could potentially leak user passwords and manipulate the clipboard. This security defect impacts Ubuntu 22.04 and Debian Bookworm, with potential for account takeover, but does … Read more