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Linux v2.4.x below v2.4.23 was found to contain a local root vulnerability when a multiple servers of the Debian project were compromised using a new kernel exploit. Due to an integer overflow in the do_brk() system call, it is possible for local users to gain root access. Users of kernel v2.4.22 and below should upgrade.

Linux v2.4.x below v2.4.23 was found to contain a local root vulnerability when a multiple servers of the Debian project were compromised using a new kernel exploit. Due to an integer overflow in the do_brk() system call, it is possible for local users to gain root access. Users of kernel v2.4.22 and below should upgrade.