# Critical Linux CVE Puts Cardano Stake Pools on Alert

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**Created:** [7 November 2026 05:52 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/critical-linux-cve-puts-cardano-stake-pools-on-alert/157834 "2026-11-07T05:52:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [7 November 2026 05:52 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/critical-linux-cve-puts-cardano-stake-pools-on-alert/157834/1 "2026-11-07T05:52:09Z")

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CVE-2026-98432 is a critical Linux kernel vulnerability that may expose internet-facing systems, including Cardano stake pool relays. This article explains the reported risk, current mitigations and why operators still need to patch and reboot.

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> CVE-2026-98432 is a critical Linux kernel vulnerability that may expose internet-facing systems, including Cardano stake pool relays. Peter explains the…