To mitigate #copyFail on #wsl (because #microsoft hasn't released patched kernel yet!) you need to add the following entry in your .wslconfig file
kernelCommandLine=module_blacklist=algif_aead
To mitigate #copyFail on #wsl (because #microsoft hasn't released patched kernel yet!) you need to add the following entry in your .wslconfig file
kernelCommandLine=module_blacklist=algif_aead
#Linode (#Akamai Cloud) has published documentation on how to mitigate #CopyFail for both new and existing instances running there:
https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/cve-2026-31431-copy-fail-mitigation/
Eric Biggers has submitted a Linux patch to start the deprecation of the AF_ALG API at the heart of #CopyFail as well as several other CVEs:
Attackers Exploit Fresh 'CopyFail' Linux Flaw for Financial Gain
Attackers are already exploiting a newly discovered Linux flaw called CopyFail to line their pockets, and it's essential to stay informed about this developing threat. The vulnerability has been identified, and malicious actors are capitalizing on it - but details on affected systems and patches are still emerging.
#LinuxFlaw #Copyfail #EmergingThreats #FinancialMalware #LinuxVulnerability
#OpenShift hosters 🔊 Red Hat has released blocker for copy-fail vulnerability, no reboots needed:

All OpenShift clusters are confirmed to be affected by CVE-2026-31431 ("Copy Fail"), which has been classified as an important vulnerability. Red Hat is developing a fix for the CVE that will be released in z-streams for OpenShift 4.16, 4.18, 4.19, 4.20, and 4.21. Until the fix is released, a mitigation can be applied to the cluster to disable the affected component.
The Register has a solid writeup on what we know so far about copy fail.
https://www.theregister.com/2026/05/05/cisa_sounds_the_alarm_on/