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People are discussing a Linux kernel security issue where an older vulnerability could let local attackers gain root privileges. The headline focuses on potential privilege escalation from a local user account.

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CIFSwitch: Old Linux kernel vulnerability can grant local users root privileges ·
Key Takeaway A previously fixed/aged Linux kernel vulnerability may still enable local users to escalate to root privileges if unpatched.
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A previously fixed/aged Linux kernel vulnerability may still enable local users to escalate to root privileges if unpatched.

People are discussing a Linux kernel security issue where an older vulnerability could let local attackers gain root privileges. The headline focuses on potential privilege escalation from a local user account.

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CIFSwitch: Old Linux kernel vulnerability can grant local users root privileges

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Component Linux kernel
Issue type Local privilege escalation
Impact Local users can gain root privileges
Scope note Described as an old kernel vulnerability

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