# SUSE Patches Multiple Linux Kernel Flaws

Published: 2026-09-04 · Severity: routine · Sectors: technology
Canonical: https://vorant.io/reports/1abbeafb-8843-5052-bcfb-9da8d4280bf4/suse-patches-multiple-linux-kernel-flaws

> CERT-FR advisory details numerous Linux kernel vulnerabilities in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Micro 16.0/6.x, fixed via vendor patches.

CERT-FR published an advisory summarizing multiple vulnerabilities discovered in the Linux kernel as shipped by SUSE, affecting SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0, and SUSE Linux Micro 6.0/6.2. The vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to compromise data integrity, bypass security policies, or trigger unspecified security issues as characterized by the vendor. No exploitation in the wild is mentioned, and no proof-of-concept or technical exploitation details are included in the advisory.

SUSE has released a large batch of security updates (over 50 SUSE-SU bulletins dated late August 2026) addressing the referenced CVEs. Affected organizations running the listed SUSE products should apply the corresponding kernel updates referenced in the vendor bulletins as soon as operationally feasible. This is a routine, high-volume kernel patch cycle typical of Linux distribution maintenance rather than an indication of active targeting.

## Mentioned in this report

- Vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-40204, CVE-2026-23161, CVE-2026-23240, CVE-2026-23449, CVE-2026-31629, CVE-2026-31759, CVE-2026-43077, CVE-2026-43109, CVE-2026-43110, CVE-2026-43206, CVE-2026-46037, CVE-2026-46242, CVE-2026-46274, CVE-2026-46319, CVE-2026-52923, CVE-2026-52956, CVE-2026-52972, CVE-2026-53133, CVE-2026-53182, CVE-2026-53205, CVE-2026-53224, CVE-2026-53233, CVE-2026-53246, CVE-2026-53366, CVE-2026-64530, CVE-2026-64600

Source reporting: https://www.cert.ssi.gouv.fr/avis/CERTFR-2026-AVI-1120

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