9.9 Linux CVE

A recent thread by Simone Margaritelli discusses the disclosure of a critical unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting various GNU/Linux systems. The full disclosure is expected to occur in less than two weeks, but no Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifiers have been assigned yet. The severity of the vulnerability has been confirmed by major companies like Canonical and RedHat, with a severity rating of 9.9. Despite the urgency, there is still no effective fix available, and developers are debating the security implications of the issues raised. Margaritelli expresses frustration over the defensive attitudes of some developers regarding the vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of accountability in software development. He highlights the need for responsible disclosure and criticizes the lack of responsiveness from developers, despite providing proof of concept (PoC) evidence. The upcoming write-up promises to detail not only the technical aspects of the vulnerability but also the broader implications of mishandling security disclosures.

- A critical RCE vulnerability affecting GNU/Linux systems is set for full disclosure soon.

- The vulnerability has a severity rating of 9.9, but no CVE identifiers have been assigned.

- There is currently no effective fix for the vulnerability.

- Developers are debating the security impact, causing frustration among researchers.

- The upcoming write-up will address both technical details and the handling of security disclosures.