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Qualys Discloses Critical Linux Flaw Affecting 16.4M Systems

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Qualys disclosed a critical Linux vulnerability allowing local privilege escalation. The flaw impacts over 16.4 million computers worldwide. Users are urged to patch immediately.

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While the headline sounds alarming, the actual risk depends on local access; still, the sheer number of affected systems demands attention.
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