USN-6863-1: Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Jul 4, 2024
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Updated

A security issue was discovered in the Linux kernel. An attacker could possibly use it to compromise the system. This update corrects flaws in the following subsystem:

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1006-raspi<6.8.0-1006.6
6.8.0-1006.6
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1007-ibm<6.8.0-1007.7
6.8.0-1007.7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1008-nvidia<6.8.0-1008.8
6.8.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1008-nvidia-64k<6.8.0-1008.8
6.8.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-36-generic<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-36-generic-64k<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-36-lowlatency<6.8.0-36.36.1
6.8.0-36.36.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-36-lowlatency-64k<6.8.0-36.36.1
6.8.0-36.36.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-64k<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-64k-hwe-24.04<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-hwe-24.04<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lpae<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-ibm<6.8.0-1007.7
6.8.0-1007.7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-ibm-classic<6.8.0-1007.7
6.8.0-1007.7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-ibm-lts-24.04<6.8.0-1007.7
6.8.0-1007.7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-kvm<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency<6.8.0-36.36.1
6.8.0-36.36.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-64k<6.8.0-36.36.1
6.8.0-36.36.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-nvidia<6.8.0-1008.8
6.8.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-nvidia-64k<6.8.0-1008.8
6.8.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-raspi<6.8.0-1006.6
6.8.0-1006.6
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-hwe-24.04<6.8.0-36.36
6.8.0-36.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1006-raspi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1006.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1007-ibm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1007.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1008-nvidia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1008.8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1008-nvidia-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1008.8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-36-generic to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-36-generic-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-36-lowlatency to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-36-lowlatency-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-generic to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-generic-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-generic-64k-hwe-24.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-generic-hwe-24.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lpae to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-ibm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1007.7
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-ibm-classic to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1007.7
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-ibm-lts-24.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1007.7
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-kvm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36.1
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36.1
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-nvidia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1008.8
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-nvidia-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1008.8
  22. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-raspi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1006.6
  23. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-virtual to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  24. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-hwe-24.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-36.36
  25. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-6863-1

Event History

Jul 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6863-1?

The severity of USN-6863-1 is high, indicating a significant risk of potential system compromise.

2

How do I fix USN-6863-1?

To fix USN-6863-1, upgrade to the patched kernel version include in the Ubuntu security advisories.

3

Which systems are affected by USN-6863-1?

USN-6863-1 affects Ubuntu 24.04 systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel.

4

What type of vulnerability is reported in USN-6863-1?

USN-6863-1 reports a security issue in the Linux kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.

5

Are there any known exploits for USN-6863-1?

As of now, there are no publicly available exploits specifically targeting the vulnerability detailed in USN-6863-1.

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