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How To Patch and Protect Linux Kernel Zero Day Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability CVE-2016-5195 [ 21/Oct/2016 ]

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To patch and protect the Linux kernel Zero Day Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2016-5195) from Oct 21, 2016, follow these steps:

  1. Check your kernel version:
uname -r
  1. Update your system:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
  1. Install the latest security patches:
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
  1. Reboot your system:
sudo reboot

Note: The above steps are for Debian-based systems, if you’re using a different distribution, the steps may vary slightly.

It is recommended to always keep your system and software up to date to avoid vulnerabilities and protect against potential security threats.

n(Ambien)