The Unintended Gift: Guninski Uncovers Cpio Vulnerability

In a surprising turn of events, Georgi Guninski kicks off 2024 with the discovery of a privilege escalation vulnerability in cpio, complete with a bash-scripted proof of concept. Full Disclosure delivers the news yet again, highlighting the need for constant vigilance in the cybersecurity world.

Published: Added: January 8, 2024 at 2:25 pmAssembled by: J J
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Well, well, well, what do we have here? Another day, another vulnerability. This time, it's cpio's turn in the spotlight. As if the start of 2024 wasn't exciting enough, Georgi Guninski gave us an unexpected New Year's gift with his discovery of a privilege escalation vulnerability in cpio. So, grab your popcorn and settle in, because it's about to get technical!

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