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Race Condition

A flaw where the outcome of code depends on the timing of concurrent operations that share state without proper synchronization. Attackers exploit kernel race conditions by winning the timing window to corrupt data structures or bypass checks.

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How to Blacklist a Kernel Module as a Stopgap Mitigation Without Breaking Production

Blocking a vulnerable kernel module buys time before a reboot, but only if it is done the right way and you know what it disables. A step-by-step guide with the decision points spelled out.

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