Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes

Google has paid $250,000 for the discovery of a high-severity Linux vulnerability. This vulnerability allows for guest VM escapes, and is one of two Linux vulnerabilities to have surfaced this week. The issue is considered serious as it enables attacks to break out of a virtual machine and affect the host system. The vulnerability was reported through a bug bounty program, which rewarded the discoverer with the substantial payout. The bug is part of a pair of significant Linux vulnerabilities that have been recently disclosed.