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US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about a severe vulnerability dubbed 'CopyFail' that affects major Linux versions. The bug is already being actively exploited in hacking campaigns and poses significant risks to Linux-based servers and data centers. This high-severity vulnerability requires immediate attention from system administrators and security teams.

Background

Linux is a widely used open-source operating system that powers a significant portion of internet servers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems worldwide. Security vulnerabilities in Linux can have far-reaching consequences due to its extensive use in critical infrastructure.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
May 5, 2026 at 06:21 AM
Score
9.0 / 10