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AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years

Artificial Intelligence #ai#linux

AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years

A Linux kernel use-after-free vulnerability, GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499), went undetected for 15 years until Nebula Security's AI bug-hunting tool VEGA found it. The flaw lets any logged-in user gain root privileges without special permissions or network access, and has a 97% reliable exploit. Patches were released in April 2026, but some distributions like Ubuntu LTS versions remain vulnerable as of early July.

Jul 11, 2026 1 source

Critical Deadline Looms for Windows and Linux Secure Boot Certificates Expiring June 24

Cybersecurity #cybersecurity#windows

Critical Deadline Looms for Windows and Linux Secure Boot Certificates Expiring June 24

Three Microsoft-signed cryptographic certificates that underpin Secure Boot for Windows and Linux will expire on June 24. Without updated keys, systems become vulnerable to UEFI bootkits—malware that loads before the operating system and survives reinstallation. The article traces the history of bootkits and explains the urgency for enterprise IT teams.

Jun 21, 2026 1 source

Linux Kernel Vulnerability: A Single Character Threat

Cybersecurity #linux#kernel

Linux Kernel Vulnerability: A Single Character Threat

A logic inversion bug in the Linux kernel, identified as CVE-2026-23111, allows privilege escalation, affecting major distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, and RHEL. The vulnerability highlights challenges in managing AI-driven bug reports.

Jun 9, 2026 1 source