# WTF Ubuntu?

- HackerByte page: <https://hackerbyte.net/en/stories/an-article-criticizing-some-of-ubuntu-s-decisions-or-updates-50337608>
- Original source: <https://chalmovsky.com/posts/wtf-ubuntu>
- Hacker News discussion: <https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50337608>
- Submitted to Hacker News: 2026-11-02T14:52:00.000Z

An article criticizing some of Ubuntu's decisions or updates.

## AI-generated summary

A critical Linux kernel vulnerability \(CVE\-2026\-98432\) with a CVSS score of 9.8 has been discovered, affecting nearly all Linux servers and allowing remote root access. While Debian patched the issue on October 16, Ubuntu had not provided a fix for any of its supported releases, including LTS, as of November 2, 2026, leading the author to lose trust and migrate servers away from Ubuntu.

## Key points

- Critical Linux kernel vulnerability CVE\-2026\-98432 \(CVSS 9.8\) allows remote root access.
- The bug has existed since 2016 and affects most Linux servers.
- Debian released a patch on October 16.
- Ubuntu had not released a patch for any supported release, including LTS, over two weeks later.
- The author has lost trust in Ubuntu and is migrating servers.