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Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities in NVIDIA GPU Drivers and MMC Subsystem

USN-8060-7
Summary

The Linux kernel has some security issues that could allow an attacker to compromise the system. This update fixes problems in the Linux kernel's NVIDIA GPU drivers and MMC subsystem. It's recommended to apply the update to ensure the security of your system.

What to do
  • Update canonical linux-nvidia to version 5.15.0-1096.97.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
canonical linux-nvidia <= 5.15.0-1096.97 5.15.0-1096.97
Original title
linux-nvidia vulnerabilities
Original description
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:
- GPU drivers;
- MMC subsystem;
(CVE-2022-49267, CVE-2025-21780)
Published: 10 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 13 Mar 2026