USN-7448-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Published Apr 23, 2025
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Updated

It was discovered that the CIFS network file system implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly verify the target namespace when handling upcalls. An attacker could use this to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2025-2312) 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

16 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1013-azure<6.11.0-1013.13
6.11.0-1013.13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1013-azure-fde<6.11.0-1013.13
6.11.0-1013.13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure<6.11.0-1013.13
6.11.0-1013.13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure-fde<6.11.0-1013.13
6.11.0-1013.13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1013-azure<6.11.0-1013.13~24.04.1
6.11.0-1013.13~24.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.11.0-1013-azure-fde<6.11.0-1013.13~24.04.1
6.11.0-1013.13~24.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure<6.11.0-1013.13~24.04.1
6.11.0-1013.13~24.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure-fde<6.11.0-1013.13~24.04.1
6.11.0-1013.13~24.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04

Event History

Apr 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7448-1?

USN-7448-1 addresses a high severity vulnerability that can expose sensitive information through improper verification in the CIFS network file system implementation.

2

How do I fix USN-7448-1?

To fix USN-7448-1, update to the recommended linux-image versions for Ubuntu 24.10 or 24.04 as specified in the advisory.

3

Which systems are affected by USN-7448-1?

USN-7448-1 affects Ubuntu versions 24.10 and 24.04 running specific linux-image packages.

4

What package versions are recommended for USN-7448-1?

The recommended package versions to mitigate USN-7448-1 are linux-image-6.11.0-1013.13 or later.

5

What are the potential risks of ignoring USN-7448-1?

Ignoring USN-7448-1 could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information through exploitation of the CIFS file system vulnerability.

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