Tag: integer overflow
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Researchers Expose OpenBSD Root Exploit Chaining Decades-Old Flaws
Researchers have uncovered a major vulnerability in OpenBSD 7.9, cleverly chaining two decades-old flaws to create a local root exploit that can give hackers unrestricted access. By combining an integer overflow with a separate kernel flaw, attackers can gain root control in a surprisingly simple yet effective hack.
GitLab Fixes Code Execution Flaw with Maximum Severity Rating
GitLab has patched a critical vulnerability that could have let hackers run malicious code on its servers, thanks to a flaw in its CI/CD configuration that wasn't properly validating regular expressions. This maximum-severity bug, tracked as CVE-2026-97229, could be exploited by unauthenticated users, making it a major security risk.
Broadcom Patches VMware Flaws That Expose Hosts to Code Execution
Broadcom has patched a critical VMware flaw that lets attackers with local admin access on a virtual machine execute code on the host, thanks to an integer-overflow vulnerability in the VMXNET3 virtual network adapter. This bug, tracked as CVE-2026-59346, earned a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.3, highlighting the severity of the threat.