OpenAI auto-patches 948 Linux kernel privilege bugs
What is A thousand fewer paths to root?
OpenAI built an autonomous pipeline that scans the Linux kernel, discovers local privilege-escalation flaws, verifies them, and writes patches. In its first run it produced fixes for 948 distinct vulnerabilities.
Who it is for
Kernel developers and security teams can use the patches to harden their distributions and see how AI can assist large-scale vulnerability remediation.
How to try it
Visit https://openai.com/index/a-thousand-fewer-paths-to-root for code and instructions.