Linux Kernel Multiple Vulnerabilities, CVSS Base Score 5.9
Summary
CERT-Bund issued security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1180 disclosing multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux Kernel affecting the Open Source Linux Kernel product. The CVSS Base Score is rated 5.9 (medium) with a Temporal Score of 5.2. A local attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to potentially cause denial-of-service conditions, disclose sensitive information, or lead to memory corruption. Remote attack capability is not applicable. Mitigation measures are available.
“Ein lokaler Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen im Linux Kernel ausnutzen, um nicht näher spezifizierte Angriffe durchzuführen, die potenziell einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand verursachen, sensible Informationen offenlegen oder zu einer Speicherbeschädigung führen können.”
Organizations with Linux Kernel deployments should verify patch status against these disclosed vulnerabilities. While the CVSS score of 5.9 indicates medium severity, the combination of potential denial-of-service, information disclosure, and memory corruption impacts warrants review of compensating controls if immediate patching is not feasible. Linux system administrators should monitor vendor security channels for specific patch releases.
What changed
CERT-Bund published security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1180 alerting to multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux Kernel with a CVSS Base Score of 5.9 (medium severity). The vulnerabilities affect systems running the Open Source Linux Kernel. The advisory indicates remote attack is not possible, but a local attacker could exploit the flaws to cause denial-of-service, disclose sensitive information, or corrupt memory. Mitigation measures are available.
Organizations running Linux Kernel-based systems should review available patches and apply mitigations as recommended by CERT-Bund. Security teams should assess exposure across Linux deployments and prioritize applying available security updates to address these vulnerabilities.
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[WID-SEC-2026-1180] Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen CVSS Base Score 5.9 (mittel) CVSS Temporal Score 5.2 (mittel) Remoteangriff nein Datum 19.04.2026 Stand 20.04.2026 Mitigation ja
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19.04.2026
- Open Source Linux Kernel
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Ein lokaler Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen im Linux Kernel ausnutzen, um nicht näher spezifizierte Angriffe durchzuführen, die potenziell einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand verursachen, sensible Informationen offenlegen oder zu einer Speicherbeschädigung führen können. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben
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