The Verge May 01, 2026 • 16:55

Severe Linux Copy Fail security flaw uncovered using AI scanning help - The Verge

By Stevie Bonifield

Severe Linux Copy Fail security flaw uncovered using AI scanning help - The Verge

The CVE-2026-31431 “Copy Fail” exploit affects nearly all recent Linux distributions, giving attackers with any level of access a way to grant themselves admin privileges without leaving a trail.

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Some distributions have already released patches or mitigations for the exploit, including Arch Linux and RedHat Fedora.
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