Ubuntu fixes Linux kernel (OEM) flaws that could compromise systems
Original title: USN-8960-1: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
USN-8960-1 covers many kernel subsystems, but the notice snippet names no CVE ids or fixed versions.
Ubuntu published USN-8960-1 for the Linux kernel (OEM). It says several issues were found and an attacker could possibly use them to compromise the system. The update addresses flaws in USB Gadget drivers, memory management, networking, multiple CPU architectures, the cryptographic API, the Intel NPU driver, and other listed subsystems.
Unconfirmed: The snippet names no CVE ids, versions, or exploitation status.
- Named areas include EROFS, XDP, the block layer, and Speakup.
- Architectures listed include ARM64, x86, RISC-V, PowerPC, and S390.
- The feed snippet is truncated and gives no package versions.
Impact: possible compromise of the system
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Ubuntu Linux kernel (OEM) | — |
- 1.Install the Linux kernel (OEM) update from USN-8960-1.
- Vendors
- Ubuntu
- Products
- Linux kernel (OEM)
From the original article
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel. An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
ubuntu.com
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