Hacking Ubuntu: Serious Hacks Mods and Customizations (ExtremeTech)

Conclusion

In this chapter, we introduced methods with which to discover new vulnerabilities in two operating systems, OpenBSD and Solaris. Understanding kernel vulnerabilities is difficult; therefore, we have saved the actual exploitation for the next chapter. Move on only when you have a complete understanding of the concepts and vulnerabilities described in this chapter.

We hope you develop a feeling for certain types of kernel-level vulnerabilities by reading this chapter. We will now leave the exploit construction of the Solaris and OpenBSD vulnerabilities to Chapter 24. Turn the page for some more serious fun!