> Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers
[AUTHOR: Dan Goodin, Ars Technica]
[DATE: 01/05/2026 20:30]
[LANGUAGE: EN]
The exploit, dubbed CopyFail and tracked as CVE-2026-31431, allows hackers to take over PCs and data center servers. The Linux vulnerabilities have been patched—but many machines remain at risk.