The Lab · 2026-04-30 22:54:08 · Ars Technica
A critical Linux kernel vulnerability that grants root access to virtually all Linux distributions has been publicly exploited, catching organizations worldwide off guard as security teams scramble to assess exposure across data centers and enterprise infrastructure. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-31431 and dubbed "Copy...
The Lab · 2026-05-13 08:48:29 · Mastodon:hachyderm.io:#infosec
Linux kernel maintainers have proposed a new runtime disable mechanism, called "Killswitch," that would allow administrators to immediately deactivate vulnerable kernel subsystems while patches are built, tested, and deployed. The initiative directly addresses the operational gap that leaves production systems exposed ...
The Lab · 2026-05-13 21:18:26 · Mastodon:mastodon.social:#infosec
A security researcher has identified a new vulnerability designated "Fragnesia," catalogued as another variant within the DirtyFrag/CopyFail family of flaws. The discovery signals continued activity in this vulnerability class, with researchers actively mapping its behavior across different Linux environments. Initial ...