USN-7294-2: linux-aws, linux-oracle, linux-oracle-5.4 vulnerabilities

Published Feb 27, 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
Ubuntu Linux kernel
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.4<5.4.0-1138.147~18.04.1
5.4.0-1138.147~18.04.1
ubuntu/linux-aws<5.4.0-1140.150
5.4.0-1140.150
ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.4.0-1138.147
5.4.0-1138.147
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1138-oracle<5.4.0-1138.147
5.4.0-1138.147
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1140-aws<5.4.0-1140.150
5.4.0-1140.150
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-aws-lts-20.04<5.4.0.1140.137
5.4.0.1140.137
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-lts-20.04<5.4.0.1138.131
5.4.0.1138.131
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1138-oracle<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1138.147~18.04.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1140.150
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1138.147
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1138-oracle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1138.147
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1140-aws to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1140.150
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-aws-lts-20.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0.1140.137
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-lts-20.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0.1138.131
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1138-oracle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (linux-aws, linux-oracle, linux-oracle-5.4) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-7294-2

Event History

Feb 27, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via OSV·05:37 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:37 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7294-2?

USN-7294-2 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, which can potentially compromise the system.

2

How do I fix USN-7294-2?

To fix USN-7294-2, update your Linux kernel to the recommended versions provided in the security advisory.

3

What systems are affected by USN-7294-2?

USN-7294-2 affects Ubuntu 20.04 and 18.04 releases with specific Linux kernel versions.

4

Can USN-7294-2 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, the vulnerabilities addressed in USN-7294-2 could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

Is there a workaround for USN-7294-2?

There are no specific workarounds; updating the kernel is the recommended solution for USN-7294-2.

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