Published September 1, 2026 · Added September 2, 2026

Linux kernel nears record 2,000 vulnerabilities per release as AI bug hunters scour 40 million lines of code — maintainers say they are completely overwhelmed by CVE finds

Tom's Hardware reports that Linux CVEs fixed per release are nearing 2,000 as AI-assisted bug hunters scan old kernel code, leaving maintainers overwhelmed by triage of low-priority defects, questionable patches, and hallucinated reports while they prune obsolete drivers.

Tom’s Hardware reports that Linux CVEs fixed per release are nearing 2,000 as AI-assisted bug hunters scan old kernel code, leaving maintainers overwhelmed by triage of low-priority defects, questionable patches, and hallucinated reports while they prune obsolete drivers.

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Source: Tomshardware