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Linux kernel 6.8 on IBM systems can be compromised
published 1 year ago
Summary
The Linux kernel version 6.8 packaged for IBM hardware (canonical/linux-ibm-6.8) contains several flaws that could allow an attacker to take control of the system. The problems affect network traffic handling and could lead to unauthorized access or data loss. Install the latest security update from your vendor as soon as possible to close the gaps.
What to do
- Update canonical linux-ibm-6.8 to version 6.8.0-1030.30~22.04.1.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | linux-ibm-6.8 |
< 6.8.0-1030.30~22.04.1 Fix: upgrade to 6.8.0-1030.30~22.04.1
|
Original advisory text
linux-ibm-6.8 vulnerabilities
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:
- Network traffic control;
(CVE-2025-38083, CVE-2025-37797)
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- Network traffic control;
(CVE-2025-38083, CVE-2025-37797)
References
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7682-6 Vendor Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-37797 Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-38083 Third Party Advisory
Timeline
Published20 Aug 2025
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen30 Oct 2026
Sources
USN-7682-6 · OSV
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