Linux io_uring vulnerability exposes stealthy rootkit risk

April 24, 2025, 8:20 am

Security experts have uncovered a critical flaw in Linux’s io_uring interface that permits rootkits to operate undetected, effectively bypassing conventional security measures. The discovery of this stealthy exploit has stirred urgent calls for remedial patches to safeguard systems worldwide.

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