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Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerability CVE-2026-98432 Sparks Alarm

Original: cve-2026-98432

A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel, tracked as CVE-2026-98432, has been confirmed by Russian software firm Group Astra and is drawing attention across multiple countries. The flaw carries a severity score of 9.8 and reportedly allows unauthenticated attackers to gain root access on affected systems. Adding to concerns, Anthropic's AI reportedly demonstrated how the exploit works, raising questions about the role of AI tools in discovering and weaponising security vulnerabilities.

Why now: Reports that a near-maximum severity Linux flaw can grant root access, with an AI demonstrating the exploit, have alarmed security teams worldwide.

CVE-2026-98432Linux kernelGroup AstraAnthropic

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Evidence

• «Группа Астра» подтверждает факт обнаружения уязвимости ядра операционной системы Linux · spbIT
• Critical Linux Vulnerability (Severity 9.8) Allows Root Access Without Authentication; Anthropic's AI Demonstrates Exploit · ASCII.jp

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