USN-6951-2: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Published Aug 14, 2024
·Updated
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel. An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system. This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
Affected Software
1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel (Azure)
Event History
May 9, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·07:39 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:39 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-6951-2?
The severity of USN-6951-2 is high due to several vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.
2
How do I fix USN-6951-2?
To fix USN-6951-2, update your Linux kernel to the latest version available for your Ubuntu 20.04 system.
3
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-6951-2?
USN-6951-2 affects Ubuntu 20.04 running specific versions of the kernel packages mentioned in the advisory.
4
What subsystems are impacted by USN-6951-2?
USN-6951-2 includes vulnerabilities in multiple subsystems of the Linux kernel.
5
What products are impacted by USN-6951-2?
The impacted products include linux-image-5.4.0-1135-azure and linux-image-azure-lts-20.04 for Ubuntu 20.04.