Debian Linux
by Debian
Standard maintenance is sufficient
Debian Linux has low exploitation rates. Attackers rarely target this software's known vulnerabilities.
What to do
- Keep automatic updates enabled
- No urgent action needed
- Review periodically as part of normal maintenance
What Attackers Target
Vulnerabilities with high exploit probability
8.1%
Confirmed actively exploited (CISA)
1.4%
Public exploit code available
1.5%
Based on 8795 known vulnerabilities. Percentages show the proportion that are actively dangerous — a low percentage means most vulnerabilities in this product are not being exploited.
Most Dangerous Vulnerabilities
| CVE | CVSS | Exploit Probability | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-7600 | 9.8 | 94.5% | Yes |
| CVE-2020-1938 | 9.8 | 94.5% | Yes |
| CVE-2014-0160 | 7.5 | 94.5% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-46604 | 10.0 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-40438 | 9.0 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2020-11651 | 9.8 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2020-16846 | 9.8 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2012-1823 | 9.8 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-44487 | 7.5 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2018-7602 | 9.8 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2020-1472 | 5.5 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-44228 | 10.0 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2017-12617 | 8.1 | 94.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-45046 | 9.0 | 94.3% | Yes |
| CVE-2017-5753 | 5.6 | 94.3% | — |
| CVE-2019-5418 | 7.5 | 94.3% | Yes |
| CVE-2020-11652 | 6.5 | 94.3% | Yes |
| CVE-2011-2523 | 9.8 | 94.3% | — |
| CVE-2021-39144 | 8.5 | 94.3% | Yes |
| CVE-2018-11759 | 7.5 | 94.3% | — |
19
/ 100
low-risk
Active Threat
15/50 · Low
Exploit Availability
4/50 · Minimal
Score uses Wilson score intervals to account for sample size. Products with few CVEs are scored conservatively.