Linux distributions
Coverage of Linux distributions in the Nexus archive.
- New CIFSwitch Linux flaw gives root on multiple distributions
A newly discovered local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel, named 'CIFSwitch', allows attackers to forge CIFS authentication key descriptions and abuse the kernel's key request mechanism to gain root privileges on multiple distributions.
- CISA Adds Actively Exploited Linux Root Access Bug CVE-2026-31431 to KEV
CISA added a critical Linux privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431) to its KEV catalog due to active exploitation. The flaw, with a CVSS score of 7.8, allows local attackers to gain root access on affected Linux distributions.
- whohas – Command-line utility for cross-distro, cross-repository package search
whohas is a command-line utility designed for searching packages across different Linux distributions and repositories. It aims to simplify package discovery for developers and system administrators working in heterogeneous environments.
- CopyFail Was Not Disclosed to Distros
A security vulnerability named CopyFail was not disclosed to Linux distributions, raising concerns about transparency in open-source security practices. The issue was discussed on OpenWall's security mailing list and gained traction on Hacker News with 93 points and 30 comments.