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Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Allow Security Bypass

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Published March 16th, 2026
Detected March 17th, 2026
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Summary

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux Kernel, identified as WID-SEC-2026-0754. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to bypass security measures, with a CVSS Base Score of 6.5. Several versions of the Open Source Linux Kernel are affected.

What changed

CERT-Bund has released security advisory WID-SEC-2026-0754 detailing multiple vulnerabilities in various versions of the Open Source Linux Kernel, including versions prior to 5.10.252, 5.15.202, 6.1.165, 6.6.128, 6.12.75, 6.18.16, 6.19.6, and 7.0-rc1. The vulnerabilities have a CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (medium) and allow remote attackers to bypass security mechanisms. The advisory indicates that mitigation is available.

Organizations utilizing affected Linux Kernel versions should review the advisory and apply available patches or mitigations as soon as possible to prevent security bypasses. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, prompt action is recommended to address the identified security risks. Failure to patch could lead to unauthorized access or compromise of systems running vulnerable Linux Kernel versions.

What to do next

  1. Review Linux Kernel versions against advisory WID-SEC-2026-0754
  2. Apply available patches or mitigations for affected Linux Kernel versions

Source document (simplified)

[WID-SEC-2026-0754] Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen CVSS Base Score 6.5 (mittel) CVSS Temporal Score 5.7 (mittel) Remoteangriff ja Datum 16.03.2026 Stand 17.03.2026 Mitigation ja

Betroffene Systeme

Betriebssystem

  • Linux

Produktbeschreibung

Der Kernel stellt den Kern des Linux Betriebssystems dar.

Produkte

16.03.2026
- Open Source Linux Kernel <5.10.252

  • Open Source Linux Kernel <5.15.202

  • Open Source Linux Kernel <6.1.165

  • Open Source Linux Kernel <6.6.128

  • Open Source Linux Kernel <6.12.75

  • Open Source Linux Kernel <6.18.16

  • Open Source Linux Kernel <6.19.6

  • Open Source Linux Kernel <7.0-rc1

Angriff

Angriff

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Linux Kernel ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben

Source

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Classification

Agency
CERT-Bund
Published
March 16th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Manufacturers Technology companies
Geographic scope
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Taxonomy

Primary area
Cybersecurity
Operational domain
IT Security
Topics
Software Vulnerabilities Operating Systems

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