Linux Kernel vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Linux · Operating System · 7462 tracked CVEs · 25 actively exploited · updated November 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Linux Kernel release lines — 7462 in total, with 25 actively exploited in the wild. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Linux Kernel's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Linux Kernel CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Showing the top 80 of 7462. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-102489⚡ exploited | critical | 9.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2025-10585⚡ exploited | critical | 9.8 | 5% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-39682⚡ exploited | critical | 9.8 | 3% | 2025 |
| CVE-2016-1019⚡ exploited | critical | 9.8 | 22% | 2016 |
| CVE-2026-53266⚡ exploited | high | 8.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-11645⚡ exploited | high | 8.8 | 2% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-5281⚡ exploited | high | 8.8 | 5% | 2026 |
| CVE-2025-14174⚡ exploited | high | 8.8 | 22% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-13223⚡ exploited | high | 8.8 | 5% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-3928⚡ exploited | high | 8.8 | 2% | 2025 |
| CVE-2021-22555⚡ exploited | high | 8.3 | 79% | 2021 |
| CVE-2026-102490⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87886⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | — | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-53362⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46300⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 16% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-31431⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 100% | 2026 |
| CVE-2025-39964⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 1% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-41244⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 8% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-38352⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 1% | 2025 |
| CVE-2024-1086⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 28% | 2024 |
| CVE-2022-0995⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 6% | 2022 |
| CVE-2018-15982⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 90% | 2019 |
| CVE-2022-30333⚡ exploited | high | 7.5 | 99% | 2022 |
| CVE-2024-50302⚡ exploited | medium | 5.5 | 1% | 2024 |
| CVE-2022-2586⚡ exploited | medium | 5.3 | 10% | 2024 |
| CVE-2026-89275 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-84412 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-75723 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-75721 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-75703 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-75699 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-73369 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-76197 | critical | 10 | 2% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-76195 | critical | 10 | 2% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-76193 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-48331 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-48330 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-48323 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-48449 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-63795 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-13782 | critical | 10 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-48286 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-48303 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47938 | critical | 10 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2025-57870 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-9588 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-38429 | critical | 10 | 0% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-22021 | critical | 10 | 0% | 2025 |
| CVE-2025-21663 | critical | 10 | 0% | 2025 |
| CVE-2024-56719 | critical | 10 | 0% | 2024 |
| CVE-2024-44984 | critical | 10 | 0% | 2024 |
| CVE-2024-38558 | critical | 10 | 1% | 2024 |
| CVE-2026-89276 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-83660 | critical | 9.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-82013 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-82010 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-82008 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-65093 | critical | 9.9 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-65083 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-48326 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-64879 | critical | 9.9 | 2% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-64878 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-8859 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-8635 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-8481 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-8476 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-9135 | critical | 9.9 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-100075 | critical | 9.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6928 | critical | 9.8 | — | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6730 | critical | 9.8 | — | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-6721 | critical | 9.8 | — | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-65113 | critical | 9.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47627 | critical | 9.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-24254 | critical | 9.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-48333 | critical | 9.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-64439 | critical | 9.8 | 1% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-64410 | critical | 9.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-64399 | critical | 9.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-64397 | critical | 9.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-64391 | critical | 9.8 | 0% | 2026 |
7382 older / lower-severity CVEs not shown — see Linux Kernel's full record.
Is my Linux Kernel version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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Linux Kernel vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Linux Kernel have?
IsItPatched tracks 7462 CVEs for Linux Kernel, 25 of which are actively exploited (CISA KEV). 574 are critical-severity and 4451 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Linux Kernel have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
Yes — 25 Linux Kernel CVEs are in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning they are confirmed exploited in the wild (4 linked to ransomware). Patch these as a priority.
What is the most severe Linux Kernel vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2026-102489 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.8), which is actively exploited, ranks highest — a CWE-384 weakness.
Is Linux Kernel safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Linux Kernel release (7.3.1) clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Linux Kernel security status · Linux Kernel end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Linux's advisories — see our disclaimer.