Understanding the Linux Kernel Security Process and CVE Release Workflow
By
chmaynard
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Summary
This article explains the Linux kernel security process and CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) release process. The author, who has given talks on the topic, provides a written explanation of how the Linux kernel security team handles vulnerabilities, how CVEs are issued, and the overall workflow for addressing security issues in the Linux kernel. The content aims to clarify a process that is not widely understood despite the focus on security bugs in the CVE ecosystem.
Key quotes
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This is a post in the series about the Linux kernel CVE release process.
I gave a talk about this back in 2023 and at other conferences since then, attempting to explain how it works.
It is required to know this when trying to understand how the Linux kernel CNA issues CVEs.
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