In 2025, the Linux Kernel recorded 2,257 reported vulnerabilities, the highest number among projects.

48.5% of surveyed organizations said there was no change in the last 12 months in the time required for patching a critical or high-priority Linux vulnerability once it was detected.

Only 1% of organizations said they decreased the time required for patching a critical or high-priority Linux vulnerability after it was detected.

Linux vulnerabilities soared by 967% in 2024.