Linux Kernel Vulnerability Strikes Again: CISA’s Newest Catalog Addition Raises Alarm

CISA has added CVE-2023-0386, a Linux Kernel vulnerability, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This is like adding another spice to an already fiery dish, ensuring federal networks stay on their toes against cyber threats!

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Oh, Linux Kernel, we meet again in the dark alley of vulnerabilities! It seems CISA has added yet another notch to its KEV Catalog belt with CVE-2023-0386. Hackers must be thrilled with this new toy, but federal agencies? Not so much. They’re on a mission to patch faster than a caffeine-fueled software engineer on a Monday morning. Let’s hope they can keep up with the ever-growing list of digital boo-boos!

Key Points:

  • CISA updated the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog with CVE-2023-0386.
  • The vulnerability is related to improper ownership management in the Linux Kernel.
  • Such vulnerabilities are frequently targeted by cybercriminals.
  • Federal agencies are mandated to fix these vulnerabilities swiftly per BOD 22-01.
  • The KEV Catalog is part of efforts to protect federal networks from active threats.

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