First published: Fri Aug 09 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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1129-oracle | <5.4.0-1129.138 | 5.4.0-1129.138 |
Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-lts-20.04 | <5.4.0.1129.122 | 5.4.0.1129.122 |
Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1129-oracle | <5.4.0-1129.138~18.04.1 | 5.4.0-1129.138~18.04.1 |
Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle | <5.4.0.1129.138~18.04.1 | 5.4.0.1129.138~18.04.1 |
Ubuntu | =18.04 |
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(Contains the following vulnerabilities)
The severity of USN-6953-1 is high due to potential vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.
To fix USN-6953-1, ensure your system is updated to the latest kernel version specified in the advisory.
USN-6953-1 affects Ubuntu versions 20.04 and 18.04.
USN-6953-1 addresses several security issues in the Linux kernel that could introduce system vulnerabilities.
No, it is not safe to ignore the USN-6953-1 update, as it contains critical fixes that protect against potential exploits.