'Copy Fail' is a real Linux security crisis wrapped in AI slop
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-31431 | Local Privilege Escalation (Copy Fail) in Linux Kernel algif_aead Interface | 7.8 | 98% | KEVPoC ×13 | KEV |
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The actively exploited defect could affect every mainstream Linux distribution built since 2017, but some researchers found Theori’s AI-generated disclosure unhelpful and lacking. Attackers are actively exploiting a Linux vulnerability in the wild, and researchers warn that the fallout could be broad — anyone with authenticated local access can leverage it to gain total control of a system.
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