New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ flaw gives hackers root on major distros

An exploit has been published for a local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed "Copy Fail" that impacts Linux kernels ...
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Linux App Release Roundup (April 2026)

April 2026 has been and gone, but not before delivering an array of Linux software updates, including new versions of popular ...
DataBreachToday

Breach Roundup: US Cyber Command Flags Election Threats

This week, election threats resurfaced. A prolific hacker arrested. Black Axe network disrupted. China-linked disinformation ...
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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 ...
The Hacker News

PyTorch Lightning and Intercom-client Hit in Supply Chain Attacks to Steal Credentials

Malicious Lightning 2.6.2/2.6.3 released April 30 enable credential theft via hidden payload, leading to PyPI quarantine and ...
Security Boulevard

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431): Frequently asked questions about Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability

A flaw in the Linux kernel present since 2017 allows a local user to gain root access on virtually every major Linux distribution. A public exploit is available and reported to work reliably.Key ...
OSTechNix

Copy Fail: The 732-Byte Script That Roots Every Major Linux Systems

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a severe logic flaw in the Linux kernel affecting every distribution since 2017. Patch your ...