USN-7238-3: Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities
Published Feb 4, 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 Software
8 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1008-lowlatency<6.11.0-1008.8
6.11.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1008-lowlatency-64k<6.11.0-1008.8
6.11.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency<6.11.0-1008.8
6.11.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-64k<6.11.0-1008.8
6.11.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
Event History
Feb 4, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What security issues are addressed in USN-7238-3?
USN-7238-3 addresses several security vulnerabilities found in the Linux kernel.
2
What is the severity of USN-7238-3?
The severity of USN-7238-3 is high, as the vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to compromise the system.
3
How do I fix the vulnerabilities listed in USN-7238-3?
To fix the vulnerabilities in USN-7238-3, you should upgrade to the patched package linux-image-6.11.0-1008.8 or above.
4
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7238-3?
USN-7238-3 affects Ubuntu version 24.10.
5
What packages are associated with USN-7238-3?
USN-7238-3 is associated with the linux-image-6.11.0-1008-lowlatency and its variants.