What is the severity of USN-7406-5?

USN-7406-5 addresses several security issues in the Linux kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.

How do I fix USN-7406-5?

To fix USN-7406-5, update the impacted Linux kernel packages to version 5.15.0-1075.76 or a later version.

What systems are affected by USN-7406-5?

USN-7406-5 affects Ubuntu 22.04 systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel.

Are there known exploits for USN-7406-5?

As of now, there are no known active exploits for the vulnerabilities addressed in USN-7406-5.

What should I do if I can't update for USN-7406-5?

If you cannot update, apply mitigations as best as possible and monitor your system for unusual activity until you can patch.

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USN-7406-5

7/4/2025

USN-7406-5: Linux kernel (NVIDIA) vulnerabilities

First published: Mon Apr 07 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-1075-nvidia	<5.15.0-1075.76	5.15.0-1075.76
Ubuntu	=22.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-1075-nvidia-lowlatency	<5.15.0-1075.76	5.15.0-1075.76
Ubuntu	=22.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-nvidia	<5.15.0.1075.75	5.15.0.1075.75
Ubuntu	=22.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-nvidia-lowlatency	<5.15.0.1075.75	5.15.0.1075.75
Ubuntu	=22.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-7406-5?
USN-7406-5 addresses several security issues in the Linux kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.
How do I fix USN-7406-5?
To fix USN-7406-5, update the impacted Linux kernel packages to version 5.15.0-1075.76 or a later version.
What systems are affected by USN-7406-5?
USN-7406-5 affects Ubuntu 22.04 systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel.
Are there known exploits for USN-7406-5?
As of now, there are no known active exploits for the vulnerabilities addressed in USN-7406-5.
What should I do if I can't update for USN-7406-5?
If you cannot update, apply mitigations as best as possible and monitor your system for unusual activity until you can patch.

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