Linux Copy Fail Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root on Major Distros

A new Linux kernel vulnerability called Copy Fail can let an unprivileged local user gain root access on many mainstream Linux systems. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-31431 and affects kernels that include a crypto subsystem change introduced in 2017. The issue is serious because public proof-of-concept exploit code is already available. Researchers say the […] The post Linux Copy Fail Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root on Major Distros appeared first on VPN Central.