15-Year-Old Linux Vulnerability ‘GhostLock’ Earns Researchers $92k From Google

A Linux kernel vulnerability, known as GhostLock, has been discovered that allows attackers to gain root access. This issue affects every major Linux distribution since 2011. The vulnerability is 15 years old, and researchers who found it were awarded $92,000 by Google. The GhostLock vulnerability has significant implications as it can be exploited to gain elevated access. The discovery of this long-standing issue highlights the importance of ongoing security research. Researchers were rewarded for their efforts in identifying this major security flaw.