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# OpenAI: upcoming cyber model validated and patched 948 Linux LPE bugs for $1.2M

OpenAI (@OpenAI), X, 2026-11-04.
Source: https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2118119451401048497

## Why it matters

First-hand announcement of the 948-bug Linux kernel pipeline run (1.4M views).

## Summary

First-hand announcement of the 948-bug Linux kernel pipeline run (1.4M views).

## Archived text

> Our security researchers built an autonomous cyber vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and patching pipeline.
> 
> In a single run with an upcoming cyber model, it validated and generated patches for 948 local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel at a total API cost of $1.2 million.

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## Cited in

- 2026-11-04: [OpenAI: an upcoming cyber model validated and patched 948 Linux kernel privilege-escalation bugs in one run for $1.2M in API costs](https://postcutoff.com/e/2026-11-04-openai-cyber-pipeline-948-linux-privilege-escalations/)