kernel - What is the "Dirty COW" bug, and how can I secure my system against it? - Ask Ubuntu
i've heard of bug "dirty cow" allows user read access files write them , gain administrative access. how protect against bug? the ancient dirty cow bug this bug has been around since kernel version 2.6.22. allows local user read access gain administrative privileges. warning has been issued ( softpedia: linux kernels 4.8.3, 4.7.9 & 4.4.26 lts out patch "dirty cow" security flaw ) , users urged upgrade kernel linux kernel 4.8.3, linux kernel 4.7.9, , linux kernel 4.4.26 lts. this link misleading because these kernel versions not supported ubuntu. this answer tailored ubuntu users , tells you: recommended kernel versions ubuntu users how display current kernel version how apply fix ubuntu supported kernels how apply fix non-supported ubuntu kernels ubuntu users "dirty cow" recommended kernels ubuntu released security updates on october 20, 2016 patch kernel used supported ubuntu versions: softpedia: canonical patches anci...