July 8, 2010, 10:10AM
Root Hole Closed by Ubuntu
Comment 
A flaw in the module pam_motd (message of the day), which
displays the daily motto and other information after login (to the
shell), can be exploited under Ubuntu to expand access rights. Read the full article. [The H Security]
Commenting on this Article is closed.
Today's Most Popular
- Common Firewall Feature Enables TCP Hijacking Attacks
- Anatomy of a LulzSec Attack 'Singles Out' Web 2.0 Weakness
- Defense Contractor Northrop Grumman Hiring For Offensive Cyber Ops
- OPINION: Are Anonymous Members Forged in the Crucible of IT Compliance?
- Facebook Cancellation Malware Disguised As Adobe Update Making Rounds
Most Commented Stories
-
Forget 'Brogrammers,' Women Have The Edge In DEFCON Social Engineering Contest (9)
-
Defense Contractor Northrop Grumman Hiring For Offensive Cyber Ops (10)
-
The Internet Crime Complaint Center recently warned of malware targeting travelers connecting to Wi-Fi. When traveling, do you (1)
-
HULK DDoS Tool Smash Web Server, Server Fall Down (4)
-
Report: Diablo III Users Find Accounts Hacked, Gold Stolen And New 'Mystery' Friends (2)
Newsletter Sign-up
Take Our Poll
The Internet Crime Complaint Center recently warned of malware targeting travelers connecting to Wi-Fi. When traveling, do you
Connect to anything
20%
Only connect to password-protected, secure connections
38%
Only use websites with HTTPS
28%
I don’t pay attention to how I access the internet while traveling
14%
Total votes: 65
Follow Threatpost
 |  |  |  |
| Tumblr |
