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CVE-2024-53168: linux-azure-fde vulnerabilities

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2024-53168· High 7.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 5.15.0-1090.99.1 soon.

Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 23:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

Sources agree

CVSS scores by source
CNA (Linux)CVSS 3.17.8
CISA-ADPCVSS 3.17.8
Patch
Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1090.99.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 27 Dec 2024

  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 3 Nov 2026.

What to do

Upgrade the Ubuntu linux-azure-fde package to 5.15.0-1090.99.1.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • <5.15.0-1090.99.1
Fixed in
  • 5.15.0-1090.99.1

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AI-suggested

A patch is available and users should update to linux-azure-fde kernel version 5.15.0-1090.99.1 or later. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the changes. Due to an ABI change, all third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. Users should follow the official Ubuntu security notice USN-7550-4 for detailed update instructions.

Description

Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel used in the linux-azure-fde package, affecting GPU drivers and the Sun RPC protocol. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. The issues are addressed in the updated kernel version 5.15.0-1090.99.1. Users must update and reboot their systems to apply the fixes. Due to an ABI change, third-party kernel modules need recompilation and reinstallation after the update.

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