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Dirty Frag: Universal Linux LPE - CVE similar to Copy Fail (www.openwall.com)

submitted 3 days ago by cm0002 to c/linux@programming.dev

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Local Privilege Escalation "Dirty Frag" made public

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/07/8

https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/linux-kernel-dirty-frag-lpe-exploit.html

https://safecomputing.umich.edu/security-alerts/linux-kernel-vulnerability-%E2%80%9Cdirty-frag%E2%80%9D

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-dirty-frag-zero-day-with-poc-exploit-gives-root-privileges/

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[–] TheJesusaurus@piefed.ca 14 points 3 days ago

No, no! Don't you see! You need big daddy tech to protect you from the h4xorz. If you keep trying to own your own hardware and maintain your privacy, the terrorists win!!!