Advisory Published

USN-7169-4: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities

First published: Thu Jan 09 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-6.11.0-1007-azure<6.11.0-1007.7
6.11.0-1007.7
Ubuntu=24.10
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1007-azure-fde<6.11.0-1007.7
6.11.0-1007.7
Ubuntu=24.10
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-azure<6.11.0-1007.7
6.11.0-1007.7
Ubuntu=24.10
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-azure-fde<6.11.0-1007.7
6.11.0-1007.7
Ubuntu=24.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the security concerns associated with USN-7169-4?

    USN-7169-4 addresses several vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could potentially be exploited by attackers to compromise the system.

  • How can I resolve the vulnerabilities noted in USN-7169-4?

    To fix the vulnerabilities in USN-7169-4, you should update to the Linux kernel version 6.11.0-1007.7 or later on Ubuntu 24.10.

  • Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7169-4?

    USN-7169-4 affects Ubuntu 24.10 installations using specific kernel packages.

  • What is the recommended kernel version to mitigate the effects of USN-7169-4?

    The recommended kernel version to mitigate the vulnerabilities identified in USN-7169-4 is 6.11.0-1007.7.

  • What should I do to secure my system following USN-7169-4 advisory?

    To secure your system after the USN-7169-4 advisory, make sure to apply the latest security updates available for your Linux kernel.

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