USN-7303-2: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Published Feb 28, 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

23 affected componentsFixes available
Canonical Linux kernel
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-oracle<6.8.0-1020.21
6.8.0-1020.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-oracle-64k<6.8.0-1020.21
6.8.0-1020.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle<6.8.0-1020.21
6.8.0-1020.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-64k<6.8.0-1020.21
6.8.0-1020.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-64k-lts-24.04<6.8.0-1020.21
6.8.0-1020.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-lts-24.04<6.8.0-1020.21
6.8.0-1020.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-oracle<6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-oracle-64k<6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle<6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-64k<6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8<6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-oracle<6.8.0-1020.21
6.8.0-1020.21

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-oracle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-oracle-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-64k-lts-24.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-lts-24.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-oracle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-1020-oracle-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oracle-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21~22.04.1
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.21
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-7303-2

Event History

Feb 28, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via OSV·10:53 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·10:53 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7303-2?

The severity of USN-7303-2 is critical due to several security issues in the Linux kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.

2

How do I fix USN-7303-2?

To fix USN-7303-2, you should update your system to the latest Linux kernel package version 6.8.0-1020.21.

3

What versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7303-2?

Ubuntu versions 22.04 and 24.04 are affected by USN-7303-2.

4

What are the risks if I do not update for USN-7303-2?

Failing to update for USN-7303-2 may leave your system vulnerable to potential exploits that could compromise your data and system integrity.

5

Is there a way to check if my Ubuntu system is vulnerable to USN-7303-2?

You can check your current kernel version using the command 'uname -r' and compare it against version 6.8.0-1020.21 to determine if you are affected.

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