USN-7076-1: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities

Published Oct 17, 2024
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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

13 affected componentsFixes available
Ubuntu Linux kernel (Azure)
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-1074-azure<5.15.0-1074.83
5.15.0-1074.83
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure-lts-22.04<5.15.0.1074.72
5.15.0.1074.72
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-1074-azure<5.15.0-1074.83~20.04.1
5.15.0-1074.83~20.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure<5.15.0.1074.83~20.04.1
5.15.0.1074.83~20.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure-cvm<5.15.0.1074.83~20.04.1
5.15.0.1074.83~20.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15<5.15.0-1074.83~20.04.1
5.15.0-1074.83~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1074.83
5.15.0-1074.83

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-1074-azure to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.0-1074.83
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-azure-lts-22.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.0.1074.72
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-1074-azure to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.0-1074.83~20.04.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.0.1074.83~20.04.1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.0.1074.83~20.04.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.0-1074.83~20.04.1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.0-1074.83
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-7076-1

Event History

Oct 17, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via OSV·04:19 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·04:19 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7076-1?

USN-7076-1 addresses critical vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.

2

How do I fix USN-7076-1?

To fix USN-7076-1, update your Linux kernel to the latest version specified in the advisory.

3

What systems are affected by USN-7076-1?

USN-7076-1 affects Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 20.04 running specific kernel versions listed in the advisory.

4

Are there any workarounds for USN-7076-1?

There are no known workarounds for USN-7076-1; applying the update is the recommended action.

5

What vulnerabilities are included in USN-7076-1?

USN-7076-1 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities including CVE-2024-45001, CVE-2024-27397, and CVE-2024-45016.

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