USN-7449-2: Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities

Published Apr 24, 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

18 affected componentsFixes available
Ubuntu Linux kernel (HWE)
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-58-generic<6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-58-generic-64k<6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-64k-hwe-22.04<6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-hwe-22.04<6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oem-22.04<6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oem-22.04a<6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-oem-22.04c<6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-hwe-22.04<6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.8<6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-58-generic to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-58-generic-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-generic-64k-hwe-22.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-generic-hwe-22.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oem-22.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oem-22.04a to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oem-22.04b to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oem-22.04c to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-oem-22.04d to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-virtual-hwe-22.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux-hwe-6.8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-7449-2

Event History

Apr 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via OSV·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:43 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7449-2?

The severity of USN-7449-2 is classified as a critical security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.

2

How do I fix USN-7449-2?

To fix USN-7449-2, you should update your Ubuntu system to version 6.8.0-58.60~22.04.1 or later.

3

Which systems are affected by USN-7449-2?

USN-7449-2 affects Ubuntu 22.04 systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel.

4

What are the consequences of ignoring USN-7449-2?

Ignoring USN-7449-2 could expose your system to potential exploits that compromise security.

5

What are CVE references associated with USN-7449-2?

USN-7449-2 is associated with multiple CVEs including CVE-2024-53083, CVE-2024-53134, and CVE-2024-41932.

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