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Ptrace system call disabled
The ptrace system call has been disabled on Aalto Ubuntu desktops and shell servers for now due to a security vulnerability.
This prevents the use of, for example, gdb and other debuggers.
This prevents the use of, for example, gdb and other debuggers.
We will try to restore the functionality as soon as possible.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact IT Service Desk (servicedesk@aalto.fi).
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