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Jun 14, 2026 · Information Security

Escalating Linux Privileges via a Misconfigured NFS no_root_squash Export

The article demonstrates how a misconfigured NFS export with the no_root_squash option can be abused to elevate a low‑privilege user to root by mounting the share, planting a SUID binary, and executing it, and then outlines practical mitigation steps.