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Critical Linux TCP Flaw Rated 9.8, Patched by Red Hat and Ubuntu

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A critical Use-After-Free vulnerability has been discovered in the Linux TCP implementation, rated 9.8 out of 10 for severity. This flaw allows for remote code execution through a specially crafted TCP handshake that can corrupt kernel memory. Both Red Hat and Ubuntu have released patches to address this vulnerability, with Ubuntu offering fixes for testing. AI

RANK_REASON This is a security vulnerability and patch release for a widely used operating system component, but not a frontier release or significant industry event.

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Critical Linux TCP Flaw Rated 9.8, Patched by Red Hat and Ubuntu

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Linux TCP Use-After-Free # RedHat Patches 9.8-Rated # Linux # TCP # RCE Flaw While # Ubuntu Releases Fixes for Testing No login, no click, no password: one

    The Linux TCP Use-After-Free # RedHat Patches 9.8-Rated # Linux # TCP # RCE Flaw While # Ubuntu Releases Fixes for Testing No login, no click, no password: one crafted TCP handshake can corrupt Linux kernel memory outright. https:// thehackernews.com/2026/11/red- hat-patches-98-r…

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