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Linux TCP use-after-free (CVE-2026-98432): Anthropic’s exploit, vendor status, and what admins should do

Linux TCP use-after-free (CVE-2026-98432): Anthropic’s exploit, vendor status, and what admins should do

A serious race-condition bug in the Linux kernel’s IPv4 TCP path, tracked as CVE-2026-98432, has drawn attention because the kernel team rated it 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale and because Anthropic says its AI model wrote an exploit that achieved root command execution against servers running a multipath TCP (MPTCP) listener. Vendors and distributions have diverging severity scores and staggered patch timelines, leaving many administrators deciding whether to wait for…

Saugata Datta5 min read60
Face-Off: Windows PowerShell vs PowerShell Core — The Real-World Transition

Face-Off: Windows PowerShell vs PowerShell Core — The Real-World Transition

PowerShell has come a long way since its inception, becoming an essential tool not only for Windows administrators but also for IT professionals working across platforms. The transition from the original Windows PowerShell to PowerShell Core represents more than just a version change—it’s a fundamental evolution in how command-line automation and configuration management are approached in the modern IT landscape. For those who have relied on the familiar blue prompt…

Saugata Datta4 min read1.1K
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