USN-7121-2: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities

Published Nov 20, 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

4 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.15.0-1183-azure<4.15.0-1183.198~14.04.1
4.15.0-1183.198~14.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure<4.15.0.1183.198~14.04.1
4.15.0.1183.198~14.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-4.15.0-1183-azure to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.15.0-1183.198~14.04.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.15.0.1183.198~14.04.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (Azure) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-7121-2

Event History

Nov 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7121-2?

USN-7121-2 addresses critical vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that may allow attackers to exploit the system.

2

How do I fix USN-7121-2?

Fix USN-7121-2 by upgrading to the updated package versions specified for your system, which include linux-image-4.15.0-1183.198~14.04.1.

3

What systems are affected by USN-7121-2?

USN-7121-2 affects Ubuntu Linux version 14.04 with specific kernel package versions.

4

What are the risks of not applying the USN-7121-2 update?

Failure to apply the USN-7121-2 update may leave your system vulnerable to exploitation by attackers.

5

When was USN-7121-2 released?

USN-7121-2 was released to address several vulnerabilities found in the Linux kernel.

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