What is the severity of USN-7462-2?

The severity of USN-7462-2 is high, as it addresses multiple security issues that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.

How do I fix USN-7462-2?

To fix USN-7462-2, update to the latest kernel version provided for your Ubuntu distribution.

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7462-2?

USN-7462-2 affects Ubuntu 20.04 systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel.

What types of security issues does USN-7462-2 address?

USN-7462-2 addresses vulnerabilities in various Linux kernel subsystems that could be exploited by attackers.

Is rebooting required after applying the fix for USN-7462-2?

Yes, a reboot is typically required after applying the kernel update in USN-7462-2 to ensure the new kernel is loaded.

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USN-7462-2

24/4/2025

USN-7462-2: Linux kernel (AWS FIPS) 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-5.4.0-1144-aws-fips	<5.4.0-1144.155+fips1	5.4.0-1144.155+fips1
Ubuntu	=20.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-aws-fips	<5.4.0.1144.91	5.4.0.1144.91
Ubuntu	=20.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-7462-2?
The severity of USN-7462-2 is high, as it addresses multiple security issues that could allow an attacker to compromise the system.
How do I fix USN-7462-2?
To fix USN-7462-2, update to the latest kernel version provided for your Ubuntu distribution.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7462-2?
USN-7462-2 affects Ubuntu 20.04 systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel.
What types of security issues does USN-7462-2 address?
USN-7462-2 addresses vulnerabilities in various Linux kernel subsystems that could be exploited by attackers.
Is rebooting required after applying the fix for USN-7462-2?
Yes, a reboot is typically required after applying the kernel update in USN-7462-2 to ensure the new kernel is loaded.

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