1. Critical Zero-Copy Flaws in Linux Kernel Expose Most Distributions to Trivial Root Access
Security researchers at Huntress have identified a cluster of critical vulnerabilities in Linux kernel zero-copy mechanisms that allow unprivileged local users to escalate privileges to root. Three CVEs—CVE-2026-31431 (CopyFail), CVE-2026-43284/CVE-2026-43500 (Dirty Frag), and CVE-2026-46300 (Fragnesia)—target distinct...