Linux bug “Copy Fail”: Short Python script gives root on… everything?

· Thestack · April 30, 2026, 6:21 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses a newly discovered vulnerability in Linux that allows for privilege escalation through a simple Python script. The exploit is described as stable and straightforward, having been developed in a short amount of time using an AI Language Model (LLM) to analyze the Linux kernel.
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