New Linux Problems:
Can the Kernel Really Be Dangerous?

Recently, warnings have been issued about actively exploited vulnerabilities and newly discovered bugs that allow attackers to obtain root privileges.

It's such an interesting topic that there's no need to prolong it!

CISA Warns: Active Exploitation of Linux Kernel Bug (CVE-2023-0386) 💥

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued an urgent warning about an actively exploited security flaw in the Linux kernel, identified as CVE-2023-0386.
This is an improper ownership bug that could allow attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems.

This vulnerability, patched in early 2023, involves unauthorized access to setuid files with capabilities in the Linux kernel's OverlayFS subsystem.
As reported by Datadog, this flaw is easily exploitable by tricking the kernel into creating a SUID binary owned by root.
CISA's inclusion of this vulnerability in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog means that federal agencies have until July 8, 2025, to apply the necessary patches to protect their networks.

Linux UDisks Flaw Lets Attackers Get Root on Major Linux Distros 🔓

A newly discovered security flaw in Linux udisks allows attackers to gain root privileges on major Linux distributions.
Two key vulnerabilities have been identified: CVE-2025-6018 in the Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) framework and CVE-2025-6019 in the libblockdev library. (As of publication date, CVE numbers are reserved but not yet filled out)
By chaining these vulnerabilities, attackers can quickly gain root access and take over a SUSE system.
The libblockdev/udisks flaw is particularly dangerous because udisks is installed by default on almost all Linux distributions.
The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) discovered and reported both flaws and has developed working proof-of-concept exploits.
They successfully targeted CVE-2025-6019 to gain root privileges on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and openSUSE Leap 15 systems.

What Does This Mean for You? 🔒

These discoveries highlight the critical importance of regularly updating your operating systems.
Whether you use Linux on a server or a personal computer, neglecting updates can expose you to significant risk. Attackers are actively seeking out and exploiting these types of vulnerabilities to gain access to data, install malicious software, or take control of your system.

How to Protect Yourself? 🧱

Update Your System
Regularly check for and install the latest security updates for your Linux distribution. This is the simplest and most effective way to protect against known vulnerabilities.
Monitor Security News
Follow reputable sources like The Hacker News, BleepingComputer, or CISA alerts to stay informed about the latest threats.
Use Minimal Privileges
Limit user privileges to the minimum necessary for them to perform their tasks. This reduces potential damage in the event of a successful attack.
Implement Security Policies
Consider implementing additional layers of security, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and regular security audits.

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