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Linux kernel, Nvidia drivers vulnerable to system compromise via SMB attack
USN-8059-8
Summary
The Linux kernel and Nvidia drivers have security issues that could allow an attacker to take control of the system if they can exploit the SMB network file system. This update fixes these flaws, so it's recommended to install the latest version to prevent potential attacks. Business users should prioritize installing this update to ensure the security of their systems.
What to do
- Update canonical linux-nvidia-6.8 to version 6.8.0-1047.50~22.04.1.
- Update canonical linux-nvidia to version 6.8.0-1047.50.
- Update canonical linux-nvidia-lowlatency to version 6.8.0-1047.50.1.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| canonical | linux-nvidia-6.8 | <= 6.8.0-1047.50~22.04.1 | 6.8.0-1047.50~22.04.1 |
| canonical | linux-nvidia | <= 6.8.0-1047.50 | 6.8.0-1047.50 |
| canonical | linux-nvidia-lowlatency | <= 6.8.0-1047.50.1 | 6.8.0-1047.50.1 |
Original title
linux-nvidia, linux-nvidia-6.8, linux-nvidia-lowlatency 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:
- SMB network file system;
(CVE-2025-22037, CVE-2025-37899)
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- SMB network file system;
(CVE-2025-22037, CVE-2025-37899)
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8059-8 Vendor Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-22037 Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-37899 Third Party Advisory
Published: 10 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 13 Mar 2026