USN-7294-4: linux-kvm vulnerabilities

Published Mar 3, 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

6 affected componentsFixes available
Canonical Linux kernel
ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.4.0-1127.136
5.4.0-1127.136
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1127-kvm<5.4.0-1127.136
5.4.0-1127.136
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-kvm<5.4.0.1127.123
5.4.0.1127.123
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1127.136
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1127-kvm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.0-1127.136
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.4.0.1127.123
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-7294-4

Event History

Mar 3, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via OSV·06:44 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·06:44 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7294-4?

USN-7294-4 addresses several security issues in the Linux kernel that could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system.

2

How do I fix USN-7294-4?

To fix USN-7294-4, update your Ubuntu system to the latest kernel version provided by the distribution.

3

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7294-4?

USN-7294-4 affects Ubuntu version 20.04 running specific kernel packages.

4

What are the key vulnerabilities addressed in USN-7294-4?

USN-7294-4 addresses multiple vulnerabilities including CVE-2024-49973, CVE-2024-41016, and CVE-2024-50287 in the Linux kernel.

5

Is it safe to continue using my system after the vulnerabilities in USN-7294-4 are discovered?

It is not safe to continue using your system without applying the necessary updates as attackers may exploit these vulnerabilities.

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