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CIFSwitch: 19-year-old hidden Linux flaw discovered

A critical vulnerability named CIFSwitch has been identified in the Linux kernel after nearly two decades of existence.

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The flaw allows an attacker to silently gain unauthorized access to affected systems.

The discovery highlights risks posed by long-standing bugs that escaped detection despite regular security audits.

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