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OpenAI automated vulnerability chain discovery identified 1724 Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Brief overview

OpenAI's automated vulnerability research chain identified 2308 candidate samples of Linux kernel vulnerabilities, dynamically reproduced 1724 vulnerabilities, and generated 948 local privilege escalation (LPE) exploits.

Why it matters

OpenAI disclosed a five-stage process and cost-benefit comparison of its automated vulnerability research pipeline, which can help understand the actual output of agents in security research.

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  1. ITHome · AI··First

    OpenAI uses next-generation cybersecurity model to find 948 privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Linux kernel

  2. 36Kr · AI··+17 min·Reading now

    OpenAI automated vulnerability chain discovery identified 1724 Linux kernel vulnerabilities

    Adds:36Kr adds that the agent used 10 new vulnerability exploitation techniques.

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Source: 36Kr · AI · 36kr.com