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Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers

🗓️ 01 May 2026 20:30:00Reported by Dan Goodin, Ars TechnicaType 
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CopyFail CVE-2026-31431 Linux exploit grants root access; patches exist but systems are at risk.

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01 May 2026 20:30Current
6Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6
CVSS 3.17.8
EPSS0.02235
SSVC
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