Whether you use Linux at home or manage a Linux server, you’ll want to waste no time in making sure your OS is completely up-to-date. An exploit called “Dirty COW” has now been revealed, and while it’s not the most dangerous one ever released, the fact that it’s been around for nine years is causing some serious alarm throughout the Linux

Source: Hot Hardware – Dirty COW Linux Kernel Flaw Gives Attackers Full Access In 5 Seconds