Exploit code released for Nvidia flaw
Posted by: Newsfactory on: 10/18/2006 05:02 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 717 views
Exploit code has been published for a security flaw in Nvidia's Linux graphics driver that could let a remote intruder take over a system. The critical flaws were found in Nvidia's Binary Graphics driver for Linux versions 8774 and 8762, and may also affect its Linux drivers for FreeBSD and Solaris, according to the advisory.
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