Advisory Published

USN-7169-3: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

First published: Tue Jan 07 2025(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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1006-raspi<6.11.0-1006.6
6.11.0-1006.6
Xfce Application Finder=24.10
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1007-aws<6.11.0-1007.7
6.11.0-1007.7
Xfce Application Finder=24.10
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-aws<6.11.0-1007.7
6.11.0-1007.7
Xfce Application Finder=24.10
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-raspi<6.11.0-1006.6
6.11.0-1006.6
Xfce Application Finder=24.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-7169-3?

    The severity of USN-7169-3 is critical as it addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could allow system compromise.

  • How do I fix USN-7169-3?

    To fix USN-7169-3, you should update your Linux kernel to the specified patched versions available in the Ubuntu repositories.

  • What systems are affected by USN-7169-3?

    USN-7169-3 affects Ubuntu 24.10 systems running specific versions of the linux-image packages.

  • What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-7169-3?

    USN-7169-3 addresses multiple vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an attacker to compromise the system.

  • Is a reboot required after applying the fix for USN-7169-3?

    Yes, a reboot is typically required to ensure that the patched kernel is loaded after updating for USN-7169-3.

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