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Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers

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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.

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