Dirtyfrag: Universal Linux LPE | Hacker News

Researchers disclosed Dirtyfrag, a set of Linux kernel bugs that can enable local privilege escalation.

The flaws affect IPsec ESP and RxRPC paths; one shares a root cause with Copy Fail, while another is separate.

Because the embargo was broken, no distro patches or CVEs were available at disclosure time.

Temporary mitigation suggested disabling the affected kernel modules, including algif_aead, where applicable.