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CVE-2026-98432 affects Linux IPv4 TCP processing. AWS reports demonstrated remote code execution against MPTCP listeners, but says it is not aware of exploitation in the wild. Fix availability differs by vendor and kernel package.
Observed Nov 2, 2026 · 10:44 AM UTC · Source: Google Trending Now
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CVE-2026-98432 affects Linux IPv4 TCP processing. AWS reports demonstrated remote code execution against MPTCP listeners, but says it is not aware of exploitation in the wild. Fix availability differs by vendor and kernel package.
November 2 UK searches follow October 30 reporting and an AWS bulletin updated November 1. Reviewed primary AWS, Red Hat, Ubuntu and Go information establishes the technical scope; the Ubuntu tracker still labels main linux package rows vulnerable/work in progress. A research demonstration is not proof of widespread attacks.
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Standard RHEL 8, 9 and 10 kernel fixes are now listed. Other Red Hat components and Ubuntu kernel variants still need separate status checks; Amazon Linux fixes are also available.
November 2 UK searches follow October 30 reporting and an AWS bulletin updated November 1. Reviewed primary AWS, Red Hat, Ubu...