Linux Security Patch to be Applied to all Hosts Soon
Posted October 24th, 2016
CHPC is aware of a Linux kernel vulnerability known as Dirty COW (https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2016/10/21/Linux-Kernel-Vulnerability ). As soon as we get and test the applicable patch, we will need to apply it and reboot all Linux systems. As this is a security concern, we need to deploy the patch as soon as possible and therefore there will be minimal advanced warning. We will send a second message right before we deploy the patch.