Advisory Published

USN-7462-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

First published: Thu Apr 24 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1049-iot<5.4.0-1049.52
5.4.0-1049.52
Ubuntu=20.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1144-aws<5.4.0-1144.154
5.4.0-1144.154
Ubuntu=20.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-aws-lts-20.04<5.4.0.1144.141
5.4.0.1144.141
Ubuntu=20.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1144-aws<5.4.0-1144.154~18.04.1
5.4.0-1144.154~18.04.1
Ubuntu=18.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1147-gcp<5.4.0-1147.156~18.04.1
5.4.0-1147.156~18.04.1
Ubuntu=18.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-aws<5.4.0.1144.154~18.04.1
5.4.0.1144.154~18.04.1
Ubuntu=18.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-gcp<5.4.0.1147.156~18.04.1
5.4.0.1147.156~18.04.1
Ubuntu=18.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-7462-1?

    The severity of USN-7462-1 is high, indicating a significant risk of system compromise.

  • How do I fix USN-7462-1?

    To fix USN-7462-1, update your Ubuntu system to the latest kernel versions specified in the advisory.

  • What systems are affected by USN-7462-1?

    USN-7462-1 affects various versions of the Linux kernel on Ubuntu 18.04 and 20.04.

  • What vulnerabilities does USN-7462-1 address?

    USN-7462-1 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.

  • Is it necessary to update for USN-7462-1?

    Yes, it is necessary to update to mitigate potential security risks associated with the vulnerabilities fixed in USN-7462-1.

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