Researchers Publish Working Exploit for Pre-Auth AnyDesk Linux Flaw That Gives Root Access

Security researchers have released a working exploit for a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability affecting AnyDesk on Linux. The flaw allows attackers to gain root privileges without requiring user approval or authentication. AnyDesk patched the issue in version 8.0.3 back in June, but initially described it vaguely as a bug fix without assigning a CVE. Administrators managing Linux endpoints should verify their versions and patch immediately.