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    Apr 22, 2026·CISA · KEV updateActiveHigh impact

    CISA adds Linux kernel netfilter use-after-free to KEV (CVE-2026-0511)

    A use-after-free in Linux kernel netfilter (CVE-2026-0511) was added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, affecting many embedded Linux device platforms.

    What changed

    • KEV listing triggers federal remediation timelines and shifts hospital/payer expectations.
    • Many embedded medical device platforms ship affected kernel versions.

    Action for manufacturers

    Query your SBOM for kernel versions, publish a VEX (affected / not_affected / fixed / under_investigation), and stage a patch or compensating controls.

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