USN-7238-4: Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities

Published Feb 12, 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

4 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1008-aws<6.11.0-1008.8
6.11.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-aws<6.11.0-1008.8
6.11.0-1008.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1008-aws to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.11.0-1008.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-aws to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.11.0-1008.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (AWS) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-7238-4

Event History

Feb 12, 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-7238-4?

USN-7238-4 addresses several security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system.

2

How do I fix USN-7238-4?

To fix USN-7238-4, update the affected Linux kernel packages to version 6.11.0-1008.8 or newer.

3

Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7238-4?

USN-7238-4 affects Ubuntu version 24.10 running specific Linux kernel packages.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are involved in USN-7238-4?

USN-7238-4 includes vulnerabilities that impact various subsystems within the Linux kernel.

5

Can USN-7238-4 lead to remote code execution?

While USN-7238-4 contains vulnerabilities that could allow system compromise, the exact impact would depend on the specific flaws exploited.

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