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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 ...

"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.
Techzine Europe

Linux distributions worldwide targeted by the Copy Fail exploit

An exploit for the "Copy Fail" security vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431) in the Linux kernel has been made public. The ...
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 ...
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 ...