USN-7159-3: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1096-bluefieldto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.4.0-1096.103 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1135-oracleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.4.0-1135.144 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-bluefieldto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.4.0.1096.92 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-lts-20.04to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.4.0.1135.128 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1135-oracleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in Ubuntu Pro - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-oracleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in Ubuntu Pro - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.4to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.4.0-1135.144~18.04.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-bluefieldto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.4.0-1096.103 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-oracleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.4.0-1135.144 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch USN-7159-3
Event History
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2024-46724
- CVE-2024-44942
- CVE-2024-44940
- CVE-2024-42240
- CVE-2024-42156
- CVE-2024-42077
- CVE-2024-42068
- CVE-2024-38538
- CVE-2024-36968
- CVE-2024-36953
- CVE-2021-47076
- CVE-2021-47501
- CVE-2022-48733
- CVE-2022-48938
- CVE-2022-48943
- CVE-2023-52488
- CVE-2023-52497
- CVE-2023-52498
- CVE-2023-52639
- CVE-2024-26947
- CVE-2024-35904
- CVE-2024-35951
- CVE-2024-36938
- UBUNTU-CVE-2021-47076
- UBUNTU-CVE-2021-47501
- UBUNTU-CVE-2022-48733
- UBUNTU-CVE-2022-48938
- UBUNTU-CVE-2022-48943
- UBUNTU-CVE-2023-52488
- UBUNTU-CVE-2023-52497
- UBUNTU-CVE-2023-52498
- UBUNTU-CVE-2023-52639
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-26947
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-35904
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-35951
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-36938
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-36953
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-36968
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-38538
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-42068
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-42077
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-42156
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-42240
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-44940
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-44942
- UBUNTU-CVE-2024-46724
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7159-3?
USN-7159-3 addresses critical vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.
How do I fix USN-7159-3?
To fix USN-7159-3, update your Ubuntu system to the latest kernel versions provided in this advisory.
What Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7159-3?
USN-7159-3 affects Ubuntu versions 20.04 and 18.04 running the specified Linux kernel packages.
What are the specific CVEs associated with USN-7159-3?
USN-7159-3 addresses CVE-2023-52497, CVE-2024-38538, and CVE-2024-26947.
Is there a risk of data loss with USN-7159-3?
While vulnerabilities in USN-7159-3 could lead to system compromise, there is no direct mention of data loss, but it is advisable to perform backups.