“Copy Fail” gives root access to all Linux systems via 732-byte exploit

A new Linux kernel vulnerability dubbed “Copy Fail” enables unprivileged users to gain root access across nearly all major distributions using a tiny, highly reliable exploit, affecting systems dating back to 2017. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-31431, was discovered by security researcher Taeyang Lee of Theori and further analyzed by the Xint Code research team, … The post “Copy Fail” gives root access to all Linux systems via 732-byte exploit appeared first on CyberInsider.