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Linux Kernel Flaws on Azure Could Let Attackers Access Your System

USN-8148-6
Summary

A Linux kernel update fixes security issues that could allow an attacker to gain control of a system. The issues affect Linux systems running on Azure, so if you're using Linux on this cloud platform, you should update your kernel as soon as possible to prevent any potential security risks. This update addresses vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel's cryptographic, network filtering, and traffic control components.

What to do
  • Update canonical linux-azure-6.8 to version 6.8.0-1052.58~22.04.1.
  • Update canonical linux-azure to version 6.8.0-1052.58.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Ubuntu:22.04:LTS canonical linux-azure-6.8 < 6.8.0-1052.58~22.04.1
Fix: upgrade to 6.8.0-1052.58~22.04.1
Ubuntu:24.04:LTS canonical linux-azure < 6.8.0-1052.58
Fix: upgrade to 6.8.0-1052.58
Original title
linux-azure, linux-azure-6.8 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:
- Cryptographic API;
- Netfilter;
- Network traffic control;
(CVE-2026-23060, CVE-2026-23074, CVE-2026-23111)
Published: 14 Apr 2026 · Updated: 14 Apr 2026 · First seen: 14 Apr 2026