Sequoia: A Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Linux’s | PT SWARM
Sequoia: A Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Linux’s Filesystem Layer (CVE-2021-33909) by Bharat Jogi
"The Qualys Research Team has discovered a size_t-to-int type conversion vulnerability in the Linux Kernel’s filesystem layer affecting most Linux operating systems. Any unprivileged user can gain root privileges on a vulnerable host by exploiting this vulnerability in a default configuration."
Contents: • About Linux Filesystem • Impact • Disclosure Timeline • Proof of Concept Video • Technical Details • Solution • Qualys Coverage • Dashboard • Vendor References • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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