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Re: 'Copy fail' bug

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Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:
> On Sat, 2 May 2026 12:24:16 +1000, Axel wrote:
>
>> 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)
> The vulnerability just means that anybody who has nonprivileged user
> access to execute arbitrary (nonprivileged) commands on your machine
> can promote themselves to privileged access.
>
> Do you have multiple users on your machine? Typically, the answer
> would be “no” -- I imagine it’s just you.

yes, just myself

>
> Even public-facing servers would normally run very restricted apps
> when offering services to all and sundry.


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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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