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A public outing of severe and unfixed Linux kernel vulnerabilities should have you thinking of updating your SteamOS or other distros to beta branches

The accidental reveal of unpatched vulnerabilities as high as 9 on the CVSS score chart is a little worrisome.

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A public mailing list accidentally received a list of unpatched Linux kernel vulnerabilities, some rated as high as 9 on the CVSS scale. The disclosure highlights that these severe flaws remain unfixed in current kernel releases. PC Gamer advises users running Linux‑based gaming setups, such as SteamOS, to consider switching to beta branches while the issues are addressed. The article emphasizes the urgency of updating to mitigate the risk posed by the newly exposed vulnerabilities.

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