Linux Kernel Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities CVSS 7.5
Summary
CERT-Bund published a security advisory on 21 April 2026 warning of multiple denial of service vulnerabilities in the Linux Kernel. The advisory carries a CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (high) and a CVSS Temporal Score of 6.5 (medium), with remote attack confirmed. A mitigation measure is available as of the advisory date.
“Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Linux Kernel ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Zustand oder andere, nicht näher spezifizierte Auswirkungen zu erzielen.”
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CERT-Bund issued a security advisory identifying multiple vulnerabilities in the Open Source Linux Kernel that allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition or achieve other unspecified effects. The vulnerabilities are rated CVSS Base Score 7.5 (high) and CVSS Temporal Score 6.5 (medium), with remote attack capability confirmed. A mitigation measure is available as of 22 April 2026.
Organisations running Linux Kernel should review the advisory and apply the available mitigation. As this is a CERT-Bund advisory to federal agencies and the public, technology companies and government agencies operating Linux infrastructure should treat this as a priority security update requiring patching or workarounds.
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[WID-SEC-2026-1232] Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service CVSS Base Score 7.5 (hoch) CVSS Temporal Score 6.5 (mittel) Remoteangriff ja Datum 21.04.2026 Stand 22.04.2026 Mitigation ja
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Der Kernel stellt den Kern des Linux Betriebssystems dar.
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21.04.2026
- Open Source Linux Kernel
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Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Linux Kernel ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Zustand oder andere, nicht näher spezifizierte Auswirkungen zu erzielen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben
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