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Debian DSA-6238-1 Linux Privilege Escalation DoS Information Leak

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Calendar Grey April 30, 2026
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Multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel fixed in Debian DSA-6238-1. Upgrade your installation for better security.
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks
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Summary

For the stable distribution (trixie), these problems have been fixed in
version 6.12.85-1.

We recommend that you upgrade your linux packages.

For the detailed security status of linux please refer to its security
tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/linux

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: linux
CVE ID: CVE-2024-14027 CVE-2025-21709 CVE-2025-22116 CVE-2025-22117

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