Advisory Published

USN-7386-1: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities

First published: Thu Mar 27 2025(Updated: )

Michael Randrianantenaina discovered that the Bluetooth driver in the Linux Kernel contained an improper access control vulnerability. A nearby attacker could use this to connect a rougue device and possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-8805) Attila Szász discovered that the HFS+ file system implementation in the Linux Kernel contained a heap overflow vulnerability. An attacker could use a specially crafted file system image that, when mounted, could cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2025-0927) 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-6.8.0-1024-oem<6.8.0-1024.24
6.8.0-1024.24
Ubuntu=24.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-oem-24.04<6.8.0-1024.24
6.8.0-1024.24
Ubuntu=24.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-oem-24.04a<6.8.0-1024.24
6.8.0-1024.24
Ubuntu=24.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-7386-1?

    The severity of USN-7386-1 is significant due to the improper access control vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix USN-7386-1?

    To fix USN-7386-1, upgrade to the patched version of the Linux kernel provided by Ubuntu version 6.8.0-1024.24.

  • Which devices are affected by USN-7386-1?

    USN-7386-1 affects Ubuntu 24.04 systems running the specified Linux kernel versions related to Bluetooth drivers.

  • What is CVE-2024-8805 in relation to USN-7386-1?

    CVE-2024-8805 is the identifier for the vulnerability documented in USN-7386-1 that pertains to Bluetooth driver issues in the Linux kernel.

  • Can nearby attackers exploit USN-7386-1?

    Yes, nearby attackers could exploit USN-7386-1 by connecting a rogue device to the affected system.

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