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One tiny exploit gives full Linux access: all kernels since 2017 are vulnerable

The critical "Copy Fail" bug (CVE-2026-31431) affects all Linux kernels since 2017, allowing unprivileged local users to gain ...
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New Linux 'Copy Fail' Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Major Distributions

CVE-2026-31431 CVSS 7.8 flaw since 2017 enables root via 732-byte exploit, impacting major Linux distributions.

US CISA adds 'insane' Linux copy fail flaw to watch list

A newly discovered vulnerability could affect most open-source major Linux distributions released since 2017, according to ...

"Copy Fail": Linux root in all major distributions with 732 bytes of Python

The discoverers have named the root vulnerability "Copy Fail". All major distributions since 2017 are affected.

US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux

U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA says the CopyFail bug is being actively used in hacking campaigns, and poses a major risk to servers and datacenters that rely on Linux.