From beeb925e301dd5bf640db3c01e3839d16ee94c7c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nate River <6752679+Nriver@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 13:49:44 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] Enhance mitigation instructions in README Updated mitigation instructions to include clearing the page cache after removing vulnerable modules. --- README.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a112aa5..cb94cd5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -53,9 +53,9 @@ This Dirty Frag has been tested on the following distribution versions. # Mitigation -1. Because the responsible disclosure schedule and the embargo have been broken, no patch exists for any distribution. Use the following command to remove the modules in which the vulnerabilities occur. -``` -sh -c "printf 'install esp4 /bin/false\ninstall esp6 /bin/false\ninstall rxrpc /bin/false\n' > /etc/modprobe.d/dirtyfrag.conf; rmmod esp4 esp6 rxrpc 2>/dev/null; true" +1. Because the responsible disclosure schedule and the embargo have been broken, no patch exists for any distribution. Use the following command to remove the modules in which the vulnerabilities occur and clear the page cache. +```bash +sh -c "printf 'install esp4 /bin/false\ninstall esp6 /bin/false\ninstall rxrpc /bin/false\n' > /etc/modprobe.d/dirtyfrag.conf; rmmod esp4 esp6 rxrpc 2>/dev/null; echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches; true" ``` 2. Once each distribution backports a patch, update accordingly.