Source: CyberScoop
Summary
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that the CopyFail bug is being actively exploited in hacking campaigns, posing a significant risk to Linux-based servers and data centers. According to CISA, the vulnerability is being used to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. The agency has urged administrators to patch their systems to prevent exploitation. The CopyFail bug affects Linux kernel versions 3.10 to 5.6.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
CISA says the CopyFail bug is being used in hacking campaigns. Because, of course, it is. The Linux kernel vulnerability is a major risk to servers and data centers. How many times have we patched our way to security? The CopyFail bug affects Linux kernel versions 3.10 to 5.6. Just another day, another patch. Linux users are advised to update their systems. Again.
Author: Evan Null
