PACK2THEROOT FLAW GIVES HACKERS ROOT LINUX ACCESS
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A new vulnerability called Pack2TheRoot allows local Linux users to exploit the PackageKit daemon and gain root permissions. The flaw enables attackers to install or remove system packages with elevated privileges.
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