Linux root compromise, please upgrade your kernel

[Matt Alexander]

As a quick fix, remove the suid bit from /usr/bin/newgrp.

chmod -s /usr/bin/newgrp



On Sat, 20 Oct 2001, Jason wrote:

> Hey wait a minute, the newest 2.2 kernel on sunsite IS 2.2.19
>
> Splendid.
>
> > Matt Alexander wrote:
> > >
> > > Root compromise is possible in kernels 2.2.x (x <= 19) up through 2.4.y.
> > > (y <= 9).
> > >
> > > Here's more info:
> > >
> > > http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=1&mid=221337&start=2001-10-15&end=2001-10-21
> > >
> > > If you've got a system with multiple users, please upgrade your kernel.
> > > ~M
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