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

Researchers published a working exploit (AnyPwn) for a pre-auth heap buffer overflow in AnyDesk Linux that can achieve root via direct TCP (port 7070); AnyDesk patched the issue in version 8.0.3 (latest 8.1.0) but no CVE or formal advisory had been issued at the time of the report — administrators should update to 8.0.3+ or block TCP/7070 to mitigate exposure.