The most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footed

Publicly released exploit code for an effectively unpatched vulnerability that gives root access to virtually all releases of ...
The Hacker News

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.
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 ...
SecurityWeek

‘Copy Fail’ Logic Flaw in Linux Kernel Enables System Takeover

Copy Fail, a logic bug in the Linux kernel, allows users to write 4-byte code into other files’ page cache and achieve root ...

You can use Linux 7.0 on these 7 distros today - here's what to expect

The latest Linux kernel boasts full Rust support and a greatly improved scheduler to speed up your work and your games.

Critical Copy Fail Linux Flaw Lets Hackers Gain Root Access Across Major Distros

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Decrypt

Ubuntu Linux Is Adding AI Features—Its Users Are Worried

Canonical announced plans to bake AI into Linux's most popular distro. Users who chose Ubuntu to avoid this kind of thing ...

Linux cryptographic code flaw offers fast route to root

Developers of major Linux distributions have begun shipping patches to address a local privilege escalation (LPE) ...
ZDNet

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...