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CVE-2025-21709: linux-azure, linux-azure-6.8 vulnerabilities

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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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

Severity
High

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

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 24 Jul 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: 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 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).

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • <6.8.0-1063.71
Fixed in
  • 6.8.0-1063.71
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.8pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.8?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • <6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1
Fixed in
  • 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1

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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.

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