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Thursday, August 20, 2026

AWS Addresses Copy.fail Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation

AWS is tackling the Copy.fail class of privilege escalation vulnerabilities affecting the Linux Kernel. This is an ongoing situation, so expect updates as patches roll out. User action required: apply all available updates for affected services ASAP. Check Security Bulletin 2026-030-AWS for specific patching timelines and details.

source: [aws/security-bulletin]