CVE-2024-58090: linux-aws-6.8, linux-gcp-6.8 vulnerabilities
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 6.8.0-1039.41~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 01:36 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1039.41~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1040.42~22.04.1
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu to 6.8.0-1039.41~22.04.1 (linux-aws-6.8 package) or 6.8.0-1040.42~22.04.1 (linux-gcp-6.8 package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.8pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.8?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-gcp-6.8pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.8?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied by updating to linux-image-6.8.0-1039.41~22.04.1 or linux-image-6.8.0-1040.42~22.04.1 for the respective AWS and GCP kernels on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the fixes. Due to an ABI change, third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. Users should follow the official Ubuntu security notice USN-7766-1 for detailed update instructions.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel affecting numerous subsystems and architectures, including ARM32, ARM64, x86, various device drivers, networking components, and kernel infrastructure. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the affected system. The issues are addressed in updated Linux kernel packages for AWS and GCP platforms on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7766-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-58090 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21872 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21873 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21875 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21877 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21878 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21880 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21881 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21883 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21885 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21888 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21889 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21890 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21891 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21892 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21894 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21895 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21898 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21899 (opens in a new tab)