Is Zorin effect by the new TCP vulnerability

Looks like there is a critical update needed !!
A bug has been hiding in the Linux kernel where an attacker can gain access using a TCP Networking Linux Kernel Exploit.

We'll have to wait until Zorin/Ubuntu releases an update to fix it.

Here is a list of distributions and kernels that have the fix:

https://www.cyberkendra.com/2026/10/cve-2026-98432-linux-kernel-tcp-flaw-ubuntu-rhel.html

What I find confusing is it states that this flaw is in respect of servers not Desktop GNU/Linux, and aimed at SysAdmins.

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Has the Ubuntu team given an ETA on when the update is coming? Or have the Zorin team addressed this?

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Ubuntu team is working on it...according to forum there

even the liquorix kernel I am running is effected

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https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-98432#description

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If you are running 7.2.10 and above or stable releases stated in the search result in the screen attached you should be O.K. in respect of the Liquorix kernel - I am currently on 7.2.13-1:

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Yeah ! liquorix 7.2.10 and above are safe :wink:

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wow burned by AI....again....lol just searched again from same search and now its changed its mind

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Have you resorted to best out of 3?
Or better, AI 3 strikes and you'r out!

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I switched AI responces on web pages only when i search to one that seems to do better. still dont trust them tho now.. and with the latest AI stock crash will see where this all goes...lol

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