Advisory Published

USN-7262-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

First published: Mon Feb 10 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-4.4.0-1178-aws<4.4.0-1178.193
4.4.0-1178.193
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-263-generic<4.4.0-263.297
4.4.0-263.297
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-263-lowlatency<4.4.0-263.297
4.4.0-263.297
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-aws<4.4.0.1178.182
4.4.0.1178.182
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic<4.4.0.263.269
4.4.0.263.269
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lts-xenial<4.4.0.263.269
4.4.0.263.269
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency<4.4.0.263.269
4.4.0.263.269
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-lts-xenial<4.4.0.263.269
4.4.0.263.269
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual<4.4.0.263.269
4.4.0.263.269
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-lts-xenial<4.4.0.263.269
4.4.0.263.269
Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-1140-aws<4.4.0-1140.146
4.4.0-1140.146
Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-263-generic<4.4.0-263.297~14.04.1
4.4.0-263.297~14.04.1
Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-263-lowlatency<4.4.0-263.297~14.04.1
4.4.0-263.297~14.04.1
Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-aws<4.4.0.1140.137
4.4.0.1140.137
Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lts-xenial<4.4.0.263.297~14.04.1
4.4.0.263.297~14.04.1
Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-lts-xenial<4.4.0.263.297~14.04.1
4.4.0.263.297~14.04.1
Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-lts-xenial<4.4.0.263.297~14.04.1
4.4.0.263.297~14.04.1
Ubuntu=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-7262-1?

    The severity of USN-7262-1 is considered significant due to potential compromise of the system.

  • How do I fix USN-7262-1?

    To fix USN-7262-1, update your system to the latest available version of the Linux kernel packages listed.

  • What are the affected software versions for USN-7262-1?

    Affected software versions for USN-7262-1 include Linux kernel versions 4.4.0-1178.193 and 4.4.0-263.297 on Ubuntu 16.04 and 14.04.

  • Which Ubuntu versions are impacted by USN-7262-1?

    USN-7262-1 impacts Ubuntu versions 16.04 and 14.04.

  • How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to USN-7262-1?

    You can verify vulnerability to USN-7262-1 by checking your kernel version against the affected versions outlined in the advisory.

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