USN-8291-3: Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities

Published May 25, 2026
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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

14 affected componentsFixes available
Ubuntu Linux kernel (Low Latency)
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-178-lowlatency<5.15.0-178.188
5.15.0-178.188
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-178-lowlatency-64k<5.15.0-178.188
5.15.0-178.188
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency<5.15.0.178.150
5.15.0.178.150
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-5.15<5.15.0.178.150
5.15.0.178.150
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-64k<5.15.0.178.150
5.15.0.178.150
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-64k-5.15<5.15.0.178.150
5.15.0.178.150
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<5.15.0-178.188
5.15.0-178.188

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-178-lowlatency to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.0-178.188
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-5.15.0-178-lowlatency-64k to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.0-178.188
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.0.178.150
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.0.178.150
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.0.178.150
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency-64k-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.0.178.150
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.0-178.188

Event History

May 25, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via OSV·04:52 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·04:52 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-8291-3?

The severity of USN-8291-3 is classified as low risk with a score of 47.

2

How do I fix USN-8291-3?

To fix USN-8291-3, update the Ubuntu Linux kernel (Low Latency) to the latest version provided by the system updater.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-8291-3?

USN-8291-3 addresses vulnerabilities identified as CVE-2026-23351, CVE-2026-23274, and CVE-2024-50060.

4

Who is affected by USN-8291-3?

Users running the affected versions of the Ubuntu Linux kernel (Low Latency) are impacted by USN-8291-3.

5

When was USN-8291-3 released?

USN-8291-3 was released as part of Ubuntu's ongoing security updates.

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