CVE-2025-71289: linux-aws, linux-aws-6.8 vulnerabilities
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (Linux) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.1 |
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- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1064.67
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 May 2026
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 4 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu to 6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1 (linux-aws-6.8 package) or 6.8.0-1064.67 (linux-aws package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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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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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied promptly by upgrading to linux-aws-6.8 package versions 6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1 (for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS) or 6.8.0-1064.67 (for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS). After updating, a system reboot is required to activate the fixes. Due to an ABI change, all third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. Follow the vendor advisory at https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8729-6 for detailed update instructions.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel used in the linux-aws-6.8 package affecting numerous subsystems and architectures. These issues could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. The vulnerabilities impact a wide range of kernel components including architectures (ARM32, ARM64, PowerPC), drivers, networking, filesystems, security modules, and more. Fixes have been released in updated linux-aws-6.8 kernel packages for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8729-6 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-71289 (opens in a new tab)
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