Tencent Architect

Aug 5, 2026 · Information Security

An 18‑Year‑Old Linux Kernel 0‑Day Fixed with Just Six Lines of Code—Discovered by AI

An AI‑driven agent uncovered a use‑after‑free flaw in the Linux SCTP stack that had lingered for 18 years, leading to a six‑line patch (CVE‑2026‑64564) that prevents local privilege escalation and container escape, with the exploit validated across multiple major distributions.