Stack Clash Vulnerability in Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD & Unix OSes
Following the recently reported Spread Overflow Exploit WebKit Bugs and PS4 MEMEs, a new massive vulnerability in Linux-Kernel, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris and Unix-based OSes called "Stack Clash" was rediscovered and can be used to gain root privileges on the affected systems. 
Here are some related links with details on the Stack Clash bug:
According to PS4 developers it's currently untested on the PlayStation 4, so if anyone gives it a try let us know your results in this ongoing discussion thread.
Download: 001-stackclash.c
Here are some related links with details on the Stack Clash bug:
According to PS4 developers it's currently untested on the PlayStation 4, so if anyone gives it a try let us know your results in this ongoing discussion thread.
Download: 001-stackclash.c
Code:
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