Threats tagged 'usn-8278-1'

Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel, including a flaw in the algif_aead module that improperly handles in-place cryptographic operations, known as Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431). This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges or potentially escape a container. The update addresses numerous issues across various kernel subsystems and architectures. Fixes are available in updated Linux kernel packages, and a system reboot is required after applying the updates.