USN-7159-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Published Dec 12, 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

74 affected componentsFixes available
Ubuntu Linux kernel
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1055-xilinx-zynqmp<5.4.0-1055.59
5.4.0-1055.59
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1083-ibm<5.4.0-1083.88
5.4.0-1083.88
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1120-raspi<5.4.0-1120.132
5.4.0-1120.132
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1124-kvm<5.4.0-1124.132
5.4.0-1124.132
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1140-gcp<5.4.0-1140.149
5.4.0-1140.149
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-generic<5.4.0-202.222
5.4.0-202.222
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-generic-lpae<5.4.0-202.222
5.4.0-202.222
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-lowlatency<5.4.0-202.222
5.4.0-202.222
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-gcp-lts-20.04<5.4.0.1140.142
5.4.0.1140.142
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic<5.4.0.202.198
5.4.0.202.198
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lpae<5.4.0.202.198
5.4.0.202.198
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-ibm-lts-20.04<5.4.0.1083.112
5.4.0.1083.112
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-kvm<5.4.0.1124.120
5.4.0.1124.120
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency<5.4.0.202.198
5.4.0.202.198
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oem<5.4.0.202.198
5.4.0.202.198
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oem-osp1<5.4.0.202.198
5.4.0.202.198
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-raspi<5.4.0.1120.150
5.4.0.1120.150
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-raspi2<5.4.0.1120.150
5.4.0.1120.150
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual<5.4.0.202.198
5.4.0.202.198
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-xilinx-zynqmp<5.4.0.1055.55
5.4.0.1055.55
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1083-ibm<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1140-gcp<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-generic<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-lowlatency<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-gcp<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-hwe-18.04<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-ibm<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-18.04<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oem<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oem-osp1<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-snapdragon-hwe-18.04<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-hwe-18.04<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.4<5.4.0-1140.149~18.04.1
5.4.0-1140.149~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.4<5.4.0-202.222~18.04.1
5.4.0-202.222~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.4<5.4.0-1083.88~18.04.1
5.4.0-1083.88~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux<5.4.0-202.222
5.4.0-202.222
ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.4.0-1140.149
5.4.0-1140.149
ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.4.0-1083.88
5.4.0-1083.88
ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.4.0-1124.132
5.4.0-1124.132
ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.4.0-1120.132
5.4.0-1120.132
ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.4.0-1055.59
5.4.0-1055.59

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1055-xilinx-zynqmp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1055.59
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1083-ibm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1083.88
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1120-raspi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1120.132
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1124-kvm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1124.132
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1140-gcp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1140.149
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-generic to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-202.222
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-generic-lpae to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-202.222
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-lowlatency to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-202.222
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-gcp-lts-20.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0.1140.142
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0.202.198
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0.202.198
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-ibm-lts-20.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0.1083.112
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0.1124.120
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0.202.198
  15. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0.202.198
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oem-osp1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0.202.198
  17. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0.1120.150
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-raspi2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0.1120.150
  19. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0.202.198
  20. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0.1055.55
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1083-ibm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  22. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1140-gcp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  23. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-generic to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  24. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-202-lowlatency to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  25. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  26. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-generic-hwe-18.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  27. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  28. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-18.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  29. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  30. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oem-osp1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  31. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-snapdragon-hwe-18.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  32. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-hwe-18.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  33. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1140.149~18.04.1
  34. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-202.222~18.04.1
  35. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1083.88~18.04.1
  36. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0-202.222
  37. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1140.149
  38. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1083.88
  39. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1124.132
  40. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1120.132
  41. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1055.59
  42. Upgrade

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

    Patch USN-7159-1

Event History

Dec 12, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via OSV·08:26 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·08:26 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7159-1?

The severity of USN-7159-1 is classified as medium, indicating potential system compromise.

2

How do I fix USN-7159-1?

To fix USN-7159-1, update your Ubuntu system to the latest kernel versions as specified in the notice.

3

Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7159-1?

USN-7159-1 affects Ubuntu 20.04 and 18.04 LTS versions.

4

What specific vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-7159-1?

USN-7159-1 addresses multiple vulnerabilities within the Linux kernel.

5

How can I verify if my system is patched for USN-7159-1?

You can verify if your system is patched for USN-7159-1 by checking the installed kernel version against the recommended updates.

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