CVE-2025-21709: linux-azure, linux-azure-6.8 vulnerabilities
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1063.71
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu to 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1 (linux-azure-6.8 package) or 6.8.0-1063.71 (linux-azure package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.8pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-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. The fixed linux-azure-6.8 kernel versions are 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1 and 6.8.0-1063.71. Users should update to these or later versions as provided by the vendor. No additional mitigation actions are indicated beyond applying the official update.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities affecting the linux-azure-6.8 kernel were discovered, including issues in AMD processors related to speculative execution data clearing, operation cache isolation, and entropy handling in RDSEED instruction. Additionally, numerous flaws were found across various Linux kernel subsystems and architectures, potentially allowing local attackers to expose sensitive information or escalate privileges. These issues were addressed in updated kernel releases.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8606-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21709 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-22116 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-38426 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-39764 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-40005 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-40135 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-40150 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-54505 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-54518 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-62626 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-68175 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-68239 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-68334 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-68736 (opens in a new tab)
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- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-71203 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-71221 (opens in a new tab)
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