Multiple Linux distributions affected by CIFSwitch vulnerability

Not every Linux distro is at risk.
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CISA warns of Linux flaw with public exploit, patch by May 15

A critical Linux kernel vulnerability, CVE-2026-31431 or 'Copy Fail,' allows local attackers to gain root access with a 732-byte exploit. Public proof-of-concept code is already circulating, and CISA ...
ZDNet

This critical Linux vulnerability is putting millions of systems at risk - how to protect yours

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Bleeping Computer

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 released since 2017, allowing an unprivileged local attacker to gain root ...