Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in SUSE Linux Kernel Allowing Privilege Escalation and Data Compromise

Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel used by SUSE on 29 May 2026. These flaws enable attackers to achieve privilege escalation, compromise data confidentiality, and undermine data integrity. The affected component is the SUSE Linux kernel, though no specific CVE IDs, technical details, or version numbers were provided in the notice. The impacts include unauthorized access to sensitive information, unauthorized modifications, and potential system takeover. The advisory was issued by CERT-FR under reference CERTFR-2026-AVI-0664.