Linuxsecurity SUSE Kernel Live Patches Address IPv4 Vulnerability
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- •CVE-2026-98432 is a critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8.
- •The flaw affects multiple SUSE Linux Enterprise and openSUSE versions.
- •Patches are available and should be applied immediately to prevent exploitation.
SUSE has released multiple kernel live patches to address a security vulnerability, CVE-2026-98432, affecting IPv4 networking. This flaw allows for potential exploitation without user authentication, impacting various SUSE Linux Enterprise and openSUSE versions. The vulnerability was published on October 15, 2026, with a proof of concept made public on October 29, 2026. The patches are available for SUSE Linux Enterprise versions 12 and 15, as well as openSUSE Leap. System administrators are advised to apply the updates immediately to mitigate risks. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 9.8, indicating a severity level. Affected systems include SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and openSUSE Leap across multiple service packs.
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