unix vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting unix, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.
unix has 1 tracked vulnerability, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 0. Most recent: 2026-03-13. Highest priority: CVE-2025-71263 (score 28/100).
- CVE-2025-71263 HIGH 7.4 MITIGATE In UNIX Fourth Research Edition (v4), the su command is vulnerable to a buffer overflow due to the 'password'
FAQ
How do I fix unix vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is unix being exploited right now?
None of the tracked unix CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which unix CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2025-71263 currently ranks highest (28/100): In UNIX Fourth Research Edition (v4), the su command is vulnerable to a buffer overflow due to the 'password' .