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Nov 4, 2026 · Information Security

OpenAI's AI Finds 948 Linux Kernel Root Exploits at $1,279 Each

OpenAI's October 2024 scan using an updated model uncovered 948 reproducible Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerabilities at an average cost of $1,279 each, a fivefold increase over prior runs, with 74.7% of 2,308 candidates verified and patches submitted upstream within 10 days.