AI Agent Discovers 15-Year-Old Linux Kernel Vulnerability 'GhostLock'

An AI agent named VEGA, developed by Nebula Security, has uncovered a critical Linux kernel vulnerability, dubbed 'GhostLock' (CVE-2026-43499), that remained undetected for 15 years. This flaw allowed local attackers to gain root privileges on major Linux distributions released since 2011, highlighting the increasing role of AI in identifying complex security vulnerabilities.