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Copy fail hits Linux: Tiny 4-byte flaw opens door to root access

A newly disclosed Linux kernel flaw called Copy Fail has raised concern across cybersecurity teams. Tracked as CVE-2026-31431 ...

Fedora 44 is out – countless versions of it

Fedora Linux 44 has arrived – in multiple formats and for several CPU families, including some new container formats and ...
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I stopped dual-booting and found a better way to run Windows and Linux together

WSL2 lets you run Linux inside Windows without rebooting, a second machine, or any of the setup you're dreading ...
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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 ...
Techzine Europe

Critical kernel vulnerability affects a wide range of Linux distributions

A recently discovered vulnerability in the Linux kernel is causing concern within the open-source community. The issue allows ...
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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.

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) ...
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New “Copy Fail” bug puts Linux systems at serious risk

The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-31431 (CVSS score: 7.8), has been codenamed “Copy Fail” by Xint.io and ...
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Civil Infrastructure Platform Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Industrial Grade Linux

The Civil Infrastructure Platform (CIP), a collaborative, open source project hosted by the Linux Foundation, today commemorates its 10th anniversary. Originally formed in 2016 by industry leaders in ...