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CopyFail was not disclosed to distro developers?
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CVE-2026-31431 addresses a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Linux, introduced in version 4.14. The issue was linked to commit 72548b093ee38a6d4f2a19e6ef1948ae05c181f7 and has been fixed in subsequent releases.
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- Praise: The discussion highlights the need for better communication between the kernel security team and distribution maintainers, which could enhance overall security practices.
- Praise: The existence of a vulnerability disclosure policy, similar to Google's '90+30', suggests a structured approach to handling security issues, which can ultimately improve trust in the ecosystem.
- Concern: The irresponsible timing of the exploit's disclosure raises serious concerns about the security of shared hosting providers, potentially leading to widespread hacks.
- Concern: The lack of communication between vulnerability reporters and distribution teams indicates a flawed process that could leave users vulnerable to attacks.
- Concern: The exploit's release for public use before notifying major distributions demonstrates a disregard for user safety and could lead to significant harm.