Linux
by Redhat
Standard maintenance is sufficient
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
22.2%
Confirmed actively exploited (CISA)
0.0%
Public exploit code available
11.1%
Based on 9 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-2018-20346 | 8.1 | 13.2% | — |
| CVE-1999-0011 | 5.4 | 11.0% | — |
| CVE-2004-0079 | 7.5 | 2.3% | — |
| CVE-1999-0043 | 9.8 | 1.6% | — |
| CVE-2002-0083 | 9.8 | 1.5% | — |
| CVE-2023-5981 | 5.9 | 0.9% | — |
| CVE-2018-17962 | 7.5 | 0.3% | — |
| CVE-2014-3250 | 6.5 | 0.3% | — |
| CVE-2016-3699 | 7.4 | 0.0% | — |
16
/ 100
low-risk
Active Threat
13/50 · Low
Exploit Availability
3/50 · Minimal
Score uses Wilson score intervals to account for sample size. Products with few CVEs are scored conservatively.