There are some Critical Linux kernel vmsplice security issues that hopefully have been patched properly. See also #27704 on SecurityFocus. Fortunately the kernel on this server is too old to be affected! 🙂 $ ./27704 ———————————– Linux vmsplice Local Root Exploit By qaaz ———————————– [+] mmap: 0x0 .. 0x1000 [+] page: 0x0 [+] page: 0x20… Continue reading The vmsplice local root exploit
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About to buy a new laptop
I’m about to buy a new laptop. I’m still happy with my Thinkpad T60p1 even though it needs a service to get rid of some heat problems and this annoying display issue, which has become worse lately: Anyway, the new laptop is not for me but for my wife, so that there is less competition… Continue reading About to buy a new laptop
On the bus, and not
I’m writing this on the bus on my way back home from work. The handwriting recognition on my Nokia 770 takes some getting used to but works quite alright. I’m thinking of buying a Nokia N810 but I’m not so sure. Starting from this sentence I’m writing from the comfort of my study. The travel… Continue reading On the bus, and not