PrimSynth: An Agentic Approach to Discover, Validate, and Synthesize Exploit Primitives for Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities
An agentic framework automates the discovery and validation of Linux kernel exploit primitives, compressing the window between vulnerability disclosure and weaponisation.
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arXiv:2609.02647v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Linux kernel vulnerabilities are critical to downstream systems. Despite extensive research on automated kernel exploitation, a fundamental challenge remains the conceptual gap between abstract exploit strategies and concrete technical operations. To fill this gap, this paper introduces a systematic characterization that formalizes six classes of exploit primitives from logical capability to validatable effect. Then, an extended exploit strategy r
Editorial Analysis
Automation of exploit primitive synthesis accelerates offensive capability development, shrinking the safe patching window for Linux-based enterprise infrastructure.
Prioritise kernel patch cadence and consider live-patching solutions to reduce exposure as exploit automation tools mature.
AI-driven exploit automation is shrinking the time between vulnerability disclosure and working attacks on Linux systems.
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