AI Uncovers a 15-Year-Old Linux Kernel Root Vulnerability Hidden Since 2011

Posted by bob on Jul 16, 2026 2:15 AM EDT
Linux Journal; By George Whittaker
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Artificial intelligence has helped uncover one of the most significant Linux kernel security flaws in recent years. Security researchers at Nebula Security announced the discovery of GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499), a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability that remained hidden in the Linux kernel for approximately 15 years before being identified by the company's AI-powered vulnerability research platform, VEGA.

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