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Nov 6, 2026 · Information Security

OpenAI's AI Agents Uncover 948 Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities in 10 Days for $1.2M

OpenAI deployed a specialized cybersecurity model and AI agent pipeline to automatically discover, validate, and exploit 948 local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel within 10 days at a cost of $1.2 million, revealing novel attack techniques and raising concerns about asymmetric defense costs.