ELA-1715-1 linux-6.1 security update

privilege escalation

2026-05-09
Packagelinux-6.1
Version6.1.170-3~deb9u1 (stretch), 6.1.170-3~deb10u1 (buster)
Related CVEs CVE-2026-43284 CVE-2026-43500


Two vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to local privilege escalation.



For Debian 10 buster, these problems have been fixed in version 6.1.170-3~deb10u1.

For Debian 9 stretch, these problems have been fixed in version 6.1.170-3~deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your linux-6.1 packages.

Further information about Extended LTS security advisories can be found in the dedicated section of our website.