USN-7196-1: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities

Published Jan 9, 2025
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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

16 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-azure<6.8.0-1020.23
6.8.0-1020.23
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-azure-fde<6.8.0-1020.23
6.8.0-1020.23
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure<6.8.0-1020.23
6.8.0-1020.23
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure-fde<6.8.0-1020.23
6.8.0-1020.23
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-azure<6.8.0-1020.23~22.04.1
6.8.0-1020.23~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-azure-fde<6.8.0-1020.23~22.04.1
6.8.0-1020.23~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure<6.8.0-1020.23~22.04.1
6.8.0-1020.23~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure-fde<6.8.0-1020.23~22.04.1
6.8.0-1020.23~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04

Event History

Jan 9, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7196-1?

The severity of USN-7196-1 is considered high due to the potential for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix USN-7196-1?

To fix USN-7196-1, update your Ubuntu system to the latest kernel version 6.8.0-1020.23 or later appropriate to your Ubuntu version.

3

Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7196-1?

USN-7196-1 affects Ubuntu versions 24.04 and 22.04.

4

What components of the Linux kernel are impacted by USN-7196-1?

USN-7196-1 addresses multiple flaws across various subsystems within the Linux kernel.

5

What is the risk of not addressing USN-7196-1?

Failing to address USN-7196-1 may leave your system vulnerable to exploitation by attackers.

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