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Linux Kernel TCP Flaw CVE-2026-98432 Scores 9.8, Affects Ubuntu and RHEL

A CVSS 9.8 vulnerability in the Linux kernel's TCP code, tracked as CVE-2026-98432, affects Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and other distributions. An unreleased Anthropic AI model reportedly demonstrated unauthenticated root access in 53 minutes.

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Timeline · 2 reports

  1. 2026-10-31 15:00 · DEV Community — AI
    Linux Kernel TCP Flaw Scores CVSS 9.8 as Anthropic AI Demonstrates Root Access in 53 Minutes
  2. 2026-10-29 15:57 · The Hacker News (security)
    Linux Kernel TCP Flaw With 9.8 CVSS Score Affects Ubuntu, Red Hat and Other Distributions

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