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New Januscape Linux flaw allows VM escape on Intel, AMD devices

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New Januscape Linux flaw allows VM escape on Intel, AMD devices

A 16-year-old Linux kernel vulnerability tracked as Januscape enables attackers to escape virtual machines and execute arbitrary code on the host system. The flaw affects both Intel and AMD devices running vulnerable Linux kernel versions.

Why it matters: Infrastructure teams running Linux VMs on Intel or AMD hardware need to patch immediately, as successful exploitation grants attackers direct access to the hypervisor and other co-hosted systems.

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New Januscape Linux flaw allows VM escape on Intel, AMD devices

A 16-year-old Linux kernel vulnerability tracked as Januscape enables attackers to escape virtual machines and execute arbitrary code on the host system. The flaw affects both Intel and AMD devices running vulnerable Linux kernel versions.

Why it matters: Infrastructure teams running Linux VMs on Intel or AMD hardware need to patch immediately, as successful exploitation grants attackers direct access to the hypervisor and other co-hosted systems.

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