Debian's latest kernel security update fixes 1,313 CVEs

Debian published security advisory DSA-6528-1 for kernel 6.12.111-1 in Debian 13 Trixie, listing 1,313 CVE identifiers. The sprawling tally is attributed to automatic CVE assignment and AI-assisted bug hunting that is swamping maintainers.

• DSA-6528-1 published September 29 for kernel 6.12.111-1 in Debian 13 Trixie
• Advisory lists 1,313 CVE identifiers
• Linux kernel became a CNA in February 2024 and assigns CVEs automatically
• The surge in CVEs is linked to LLM bots hunting bugs