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

submitted 5 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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[–] Ooops@feddit.org 16 points 5 days ago (1 children)

And already patched in mainline.

Let's see how many hours it takes for backports to all generally supported versions in common distros.

[–] TheJesusaurus@piefed.ca 14 points 5 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!!!

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 4 points 4 days ago

I'm glad there are more people looking at linux now. I have more confidence in appropriate handling than by any for profit, publicly traded company, like Microslop.