Laura Shin: Anthropic research model found Linux kernel bug behind urgent Solana validator alert

Laura Shin: Anthropic research model found Linux kernel bug behind urgent Solana validator alert
Anthropic AI finds bug behind Solana alert

An unreleased Anthropic research model identified the Linux kernel bug that led to Anza issuing an urgent alert for Solana validators. According to Anthropic, its model wrote an exploit for the bug in 48 minutes that exposed a kernel address, followed by running commands as root five minutes later.

Laura Shin reported the development and attributed details about the timeline and technical process to Anthropic.

Laura Shin previously reported that NEAR Intents GM Alex Shevchenko is developing Shield in response to a rise in AI-driven hacks since March. In another case, critics questioned whether a $250,000 reward for disclosing an XRP Ledger bug matched the scale of payouts for similar vulnerabilities, such as those by Google, according to recent commentary. These incidents highlight ongoing debate around security incentives and the role of AI in vulnerability detection.

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