libevent: CVSS (Max): 9.2

What this means for you — Security leader:Apply the libevent update (CVSS 9.2) on any systems where you self-manage the library; most enterprise Linux distros will receive it via standard package channels.

What this means for you — Lean IT orgs:Update any systems running libevent as soon as the patched version is available from your Linux distribution.

What this means for you — MSP:Check client estates for self-managed libevent (CVSS 9.2) and schedule the update; most current distro packages will pull it automatically.

What this means for you — Researcher:AUSCERT lists a CVSS 9.2 flaw in libevent plus seven other updates ranging from CVSS 8.5 to 5.5.