What is the severity of USN-7429-1?

The severity of USN-7429-1 is high due to several vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that can lead to system compromise.

How do I fix USN-7429-1?

To fix USN-7429-1, update your Linux kernel to the latest available version as specified by the security advisory.

Which systems are affected by USN-7429-1?

USN-7429-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04 and Ubuntu 14.04 systems with specific Linux kernel versions installed.

What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-7429-1?

USN-7429-1 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that may allow unauthorized access.

Is it safe to ignore USN-7429-1?

It is not safe to ignore USN-7429-1 as it poses a risk of system compromise and exploitation.

Vulnerability/
USN-7429-1

9/4/2025

USN-7429-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

First published: Wed Apr 09 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-4.4.0-1143-kvm	<4.4.0-1143.154	4.4.0-1143.154
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-1180-aws	<4.4.0-1180.195	4.4.0-1180.195
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-267-generic	<4.4.0-267.301	4.4.0-267.301
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-267-lowlatency	<4.4.0-267.301	4.4.0-267.301
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-aws	<4.4.0.1180.184	4.4.0.1180.184
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic	<4.4.0.267.273	4.4.0.267.273
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lts-xenial	<4.4.0.267.273	4.4.0.267.273
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-kvm	<4.4.0.1143.140	4.4.0.1143.140
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency	<4.4.0.267.273	4.4.0.267.273
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-lts-xenial	<4.4.0.267.273	4.4.0.267.273
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual	<4.4.0.267.273	4.4.0.267.273
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-lts-xenial	<4.4.0.267.273	4.4.0.267.273
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-1142-aws	<4.4.0-1142.148	4.4.0-1142.148
Ubuntu	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-267-generic	<4.4.0-267.301~14.04.1	4.4.0-267.301~14.04.1
Ubuntu	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-267-lowlatency	<4.4.0-267.301~14.04.1	4.4.0-267.301~14.04.1
Ubuntu	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-aws	<4.4.0.1142.139	4.4.0.1142.139
Ubuntu	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lts-xenial	<4.4.0.267.301~14.04.1	4.4.0.267.301~14.04.1
Ubuntu	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-lts-xenial	<4.4.0.267.301~14.04.1	4.4.0.267.301~14.04.1
Ubuntu	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-lts-xenial	<4.4.0.267.301~14.04.1	4.4.0.267.301~14.04.1
Ubuntu	=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-7429-1?
The severity of USN-7429-1 is high due to several vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that can lead to system compromise.
How do I fix USN-7429-1?
To fix USN-7429-1, update your Linux kernel to the latest available version as specified by the security advisory.
Which systems are affected by USN-7429-1?
USN-7429-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04 and Ubuntu 14.04 systems with specific Linux kernel versions installed.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-7429-1?
USN-7429-1 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that may allow unauthorized access.
Is it safe to ignore USN-7429-1?
It is not safe to ignore USN-7429-1 as it poses a risk of system compromise and exploitation.

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