OpenAI's Astra model finds and chains V8 zero-days to gain root access
kimmonismus · x · 2026-09-02
OpenAI revealed that its unreleased Astra model discovered two V8 zero-days and chained them into an exploit with minimal human help. Astra compromised a hardened browser, escaped its sandbox, and executed commands on the host. It escalated privileges from an unprivileged account to root. OpenAI has classified Astra as 'Critical' for cybersecurity.
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