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Linux Kernel Flaws on Azure Could Let Attackers Access Your System
published 6 months ago
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 | Vendor | Product | Affected 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 advisory text
linux-azure, linux-azure-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:
- Cryptographic API;
- Netfilter;
- Network traffic control;
(CVE-2026-23060, CVE-2026-23074, CVE-2026-23111)
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)
References
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8148-6 Vendor Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23060 Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23074 Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23111 Third Party Advisory
Timeline
Published14 Apr 2026
Updated14 Apr 2026
First seen14 Apr 2026
Sources
USN-8148-6 · OSV
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