Linux Kernel TCP Flaw Scores CVSS 9.8 as Anthropic AI Demonstrates Root Access in 53 Minutes
CVE-2026-98432, a CVSS 9.8 vulnerability in Linux kernel TCP code, has been confirmed, with an unreleased Anthropic AI model demonstrating unauthenticated root access in 53 minutes. Ubuntu and RHEL patches remained unavailable as of October 30. Key points What happened: CVE-2026-98432, a CVSS 9.8 use-after-free vulnerability, was confirmed in Linux kernel TCP code, and Anthropic's AI demonstrated remote code execution as root in 53 minutes Who is affected: Linux servers using kernel 4.4 or late…