Critical Linux Kernel Flaw Exposed

A critical Linux kernel vulnerability named PwnEscape allows guest virtual machines to read host memory, rated 9.3 out of 10 by maintainers. Security firm pwn.ai discovered the flaw during a Vercel challenge offering up to $1 million, paying $242,000 across 1,285 reports. The issue affects shared infrastructure used by major cloud providers, though no real-world attack has been reported yet.