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CVE-2024-58090: linux-aws-6.8, linux-gcp-6.8 vulnerabilities

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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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

Severity
High

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

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 24 Sep 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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).

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.8pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.8?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • <6.8.0-1039.41~22.04.1
Fixed in
  • 6.8.0-1039.41~22.04.1
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-gcp-6.8pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.8?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • <6.8.0-1040.42~22.04.1
Fixed in
  • 6.8.0-1040.42~22.04.1

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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.

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