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Wifi Vulnerability found in Linux
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For years there has been a wifi vulnerability in Linux which affects the Realtek driver (rtlwifi) allowing an adversary to compromise the targeted system. They believes the vulnerability can lead to remote code execution upon exploit.
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The WiFi vulnerability of Linux is very serious and it can lead to hackers crashing the system or take over the nearby device using this WiFi. Linux developers say they are going to fix the WiFi by next Wednesday. There are no red flags yet on attackers using this to gain control.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/10/unpatched-linux-flaw-may-let-attackers-crash-or-compromise-nearby-devices/
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