SUSE · Security update for the Linux Kernel
Affects SUSESource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 5.15.0-1114.123~20.04.1 : patch SUSE soon.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1114.123~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1110.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1100.109~20.04.1 +2
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Product Security Team SUSE | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied promptly. After applying the update, a system reboot is required to activate the fixes. Due to an ABI change in the kernel, all third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled to maintain system stability and functionality.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities in the SUSE Linux Enterprise 16.0 kernel were fixed, addressing issues such as buffer overflows, use-after-free, race conditions, memory leaks, and null pointer dereferences across numerous kernel subsystems. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. The update requires a system reboot and recompilation of third-party kernel modules due to ABI changes.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-39998 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/27e06650a5eafe832a90fd2604f0c5e920857fae (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b292286949588bd2818e66ff102db278de8dd26 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/53c6351597e6a17ec6619f6f060d54128cb9a187 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/764a91e2fc9639e07aac93bc70e387e6b1e33084 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a150275831b765b0f1de8b8ff52ec5c6933ac15d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ddc79fba132b807ff775467acceaf48b456e008b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6eeee5dc0d9221ff96d1b229b1d0222c8871b84 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e73fe0eefac3e15bf88fb5b4afae4c76215ee4d4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f03aa5e39da7d045615b3951d2a6ca1d7132f881 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-39998 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-39998 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/27e06650a5eafe832a90fd2604f0c5e920857fae (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8033-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8033-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8033-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8034-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8033-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8033-5 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8034-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8033-6 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8033-7 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8033-8 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8095-1 (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/support/security/rating/ (opens in a new tab)
- ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/opensuse-su-2026_20572-1.json (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1191256 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1191270 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1194778 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1207184 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1217845 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1222768 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1243208 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1252073 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1253129 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1254214 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1254306 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1254307 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1255084 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1255687 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1256647 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1257183 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1257511 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.suse.com/1257708 (opens in a new tab)