Anthropic model finds Linux kernel bug enabling remote root access

Anthropic disclosed CVE-2026-98432, a race-condition use-after-free in Linux MPTCP found by an unreleased Claude research model that enables zero-click remote root code execution. Its proof of concept went from memory leak to root command in about 53 minutes, part of five exploit chains including Chrome, Safari, Android and Windows.

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