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AI tool finds critical Linux vulnerability affecting all distros since 2017

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A critical vulnerability dubbed "Copy Fail" affects Linux distributions released between 2017 and 2026, potentially granting attackers a root shell. The vulnerability was reportedly discovered using AI tools in approximately one hour of scanning. This discovery highlights concerns about the increasing complexity and size of modern operating system codebases. AI

IMPACT Highlights the potential for AI to rapidly uncover critical security flaws in complex software.

RANK_REASON Discovery of a significant vulnerability using AI tools.

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AI tool finds critical Linux vulnerability affecting all distros since 2017

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · golemwire ·

    Copy Fail: Every # Linux distro from 2017 to 2026 is vulnerable. Gives a root shell. Stuff like this makes me upset about current tech. It would be better if OS

    Copy Fail: Every # Linux distro from 2017 to 2026 is vulnerable. Gives a root shell. Stuff like this makes me upset about current tech. It would be better if OS codebases were smaller. They're unmanageably large nowadays. # digitalMinimalism # KeepItSimpleAndStupid This # vuln wa…

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