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CVE-2024-57996: linux-azure-nvidia vulnerabilities

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Not known to be exploited : upgrade to 6.8.0-1025.27 soon.

Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 01:28 UTC

Severity
High

Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA

Patch
Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1025.27

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Oct 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 linux-azure-nvidia package to 6.8.0-1025.27.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-nvidiapkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • <6.8.0-1025.27
Fixed in
  • 6.8.0-1025.27

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AI-suggested

A security update fixing these vulnerabilities is available in linux-azure-nvidia version 6.8.0-1025.27. Users should apply this update promptly and reboot their systems to activate the fixes. Due to an ABI change, all third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled after the update. Follow the vendor advisory at https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7809-1 for detailed update instructions.

Description

Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel used in the linux-azure-nvidia package affecting numerous subsystems including various architectures, drivers, filesystems, and networking components. These issues could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. A security update addressing these flaws has been released, requiring a system reboot and recompilation of third-party kernel modules due to ABI changes.

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