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Re: 'Copy fail' bug

From rbowman <bowman@montana.com>
Newsgroups alt.os.linux.mint, alt.os.linux.ubuntu
Subject Re: 'Copy fail' bug
Date 2026-05-02 03:39 +0000
Message-ID <n5l9v0Fin1cU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink)
References <n5l5igFi065U1@mid.individual.net>

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On Sat, 2 May 2026 12:24:16 +1000, Axel wrote:

> https://www.itnews.com.au/news/copy-fail-linux-privesc-bug-lay-dormant-
in-kernel-since-2017-625492
> 
> https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2026-005/
> 
> https://ubuntu.com/blog/copy-fail-vulnerability-fixes-available
> 
> 
> does this mean Linux has a virus and our computers are compromised and
> our data is at risk? (my knowledge of Linux/LM is very basic)

If you have updated your system the problem is already fixed for most 
distros. Even if you have not in most cases for home users the exploit 
requires physical presence. 

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'Copy fail' bug Axel <none@not.here> - 2026-05-02 12:24 +1000
  Re: 'Copy fail' bug rbowman <bowman@montana.com> - 2026-05-02 03:39 +0000
    Re: 'Copy fail' bug Axel <none@not.here> - 2026-05-02 14:12 +1000
  Re: 'Copy fail' bug Lawrence D’Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> - 2026-05-02 04:21 +0000
    Re: 'Copy fail' bug Axel <none@not.here> - 2026-05-02 14:26 +1000
  Re: 'Copy fail' bug "Alan K." <alan@invalid.com> - 2026-05-02 08:16 -0400

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