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

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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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[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 4 points 1 week 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.

this post was submitted on 08 May 2026

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