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OpenAI Finds 948 Linux Security Flaws
OpenAI's autonomous security agents discovered 948 distinct vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, developed working exploits and drafted fixes for review. The flaws identified are local privilege-escalation vulnerabilities, allowing an unprivileged user to gain root access. The process cost $1.2 million in API credits, equivalent to around $1,279 per vulnerability. OpenAI compared this cost to historical $20,000-to-$70,000 payouts for similar exploits, suggesting a hypothetical value of $18.9 million to $66.3 million if found manually.