Shared on Mage Dispatch · 04 May 2026

CopyFail (CVE-2026-31431): Kernel LPE and Mitigation Guide

Explains the AF_ALG kernel bug that allows any local user to escalate to root. Provides an emergency mitigation (disable algif_aead with an Ansible snippet) and advises updating to patched kernels.

Visit link → https://www.samdjames.uk/blog/copy-fail-cve-2026-31431/

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