A Bogus Linux Vulnerability?

In this Linux security report, we'll take a look at an article in which the author claims to have found a serious Linux vulnerability. But, is it really? What I'd like to do, is to use this as an example of why you want to learn about Linux security hardening.

Links to the articles: http://gosecure.net/2018/02/14/chaos-stolen-backdoor-rising/ http://www.zdnet.com/article/bogus-linux-vulnerability-gets-publicity/

To purchase "Mastering Linux Security and Hardening from the Packt Publishing website: https://www.packtpub.com/networking-and-servers/mastering-linux-security-and-hardening

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