USN-6955-1: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Published Aug 12, 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 (OEM)
Event History
May 12, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·11:49 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:49 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-6955-1?
USN-6955-1 addresses several security issues in the Linux kernel that could lead to system compromise.
2
How do I fix USN-6955-1?
To fix USN-6955-1, update the affected packages to the recommended versions of linux-image-6.8.0-1010-oem or linux-image-oem-24.04.
3
What versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6955-1?
USN-6955-1 affects Ubuntu 24.04 with specific versions of the Linux kernel packages.
4
Who is affected by USN-6955-1?
Any user running Ubuntu 24.04 with the vulnerable kernel versions is potentially affected by USN-6955-1.
5
What types of vulnerabilities are covered in USN-6955-1?
USN-6955-1 covers vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel subsystems that may allow an attacker to compromise the system.