USN-8296-1: Linux kernel (FIPS) vulnerabilities

Published May 22, 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

8 affected componentsFixes available
Ubuntu Linux kernel (FIPS)
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-116-fips<FIPS-140
FIPS-140
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-fips<FIPS-140
FIPS-140
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-fips-6.8<FIPS-140
FIPS-140
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
ubuntu/linux-fips<6.8.0-116.116+fips1
6.8.0-116.116+fips1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-6.8.0-116-fips to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in FIPS-140
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in FIPS-140
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in FIPS-140
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.0-116.116+fips1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (FIPS) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-8296-1

Event History

May 22, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via OSV·01:39 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:39 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-8296-1?

The severity of USN-8296-1 is rated as medium due to potential impacts on FIPS-compliant systems.

2

How do I fix USN-8296-1?

To fix USN-8296-1, update your Ubuntu Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the security patches.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-8296-1?

USN-8296-1 addresses vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could affect FIPS integrity.

4

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-8296-1?

USN-8296-1 affects certain versions of the Ubuntu Linux kernel that are configured for FIPS.

5

Is my system at risk if I am running an affected version mentioned in USN-8296-1?

Yes, if you are running an affected version mentioned in USN-8296-1, your system may be exposed to security vulnerabilities.

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