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Linux CopyFail exploit threatens root access amid Ubuntu outage
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A critical Linux vulnerability known as CopyFail, tracked as CVE-2026-31431, allows attackers to gain root access on systems running kernels since 2017. Publicly released exploit code has heightened risks for data centers and personal devices. Ubuntu's infrastructure has been offline for over a day due to a DDoS attack, hampering security communications.
A security researcher has disclosed Dirty Frag, a new Linux kernel exploit that allows local users to gain root privileges. The flaw affects major distributions and remains unpatched on most systems despite earlier fixes for a similar issue.
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Ubuntu's official Twitter account posted a now-deleted tweet promoting a fake AI agent that directed users to a cryptocurrency scam. The incident follows a five-day DDoS attack on Canonical's web services that ended earlier this month.
The upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release links to release notes for nine official flavors instead of the previous ten. Ubuntu MATE is absent from the list amid maintainer challenges. Developers argue that a smaller lineup strengthens the distribution's focus and sustainability.
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Nordic managed service provider Vivicta will host a webinar on designing and operating its Vivicta Cloud on KVM technology. The session details the company's shift from VMware to KVM, including architecture challenges and a live demo. It is scheduled for May 12 at 10:00–10:45 CET.
The Linux Foundation has introduced the Open Source 101 track at the Open Source Summit and Embedded Linux Conference. The track aims to help newcomers and those sharpening fundamentals advance their careers. The event is scheduled for May 18–20 in Minneapolis.
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Following its February call for proposals, the Linux Foundation has detailed its Linux kernel track at Open Source Summit India in Mumbai on June 16-17. Aimed at developers and maintainers, the track features deep technical dives into the kernel. Registration is now open.
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