Lightning node operators urged to patch Linux kernel after critical CVE persists
Bitcoin Lightning updates close one attack vector, but a critical Linux kernel flaw (CVE‑2026‑98432) remains unpatched on many hosts.
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Bitcoin Lightning updates close one attack vector, but a critical Linux kernel flaw (CVE‑2026‑98432) remains unpatched on many hosts.
A newly discovered zero‑click vulnerability in Linux (CVE‑2026‑98432) received a 9.8 CVSS score, prompting urgent patches from Ubuntu, Red Hat and major cloud providers.
Solana Foundation and developer Anza warned mainnet‑beta validators to apply temporary mitigations after a 9.8‑severity Linux vulnerability was disclosed, pending an Ubuntu patch.