CVE-2025-71289: linux-gcp-6.8, linux-ibm, linux-xilinx vulnerabilities
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1067.75~22.04.1 : 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 6.8.0-1067.75~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1064.65, 6.8.0-1036.37
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 6.8.0-1067.75~22.04.1 (linux-gcp-6.8 package) or 6.8.0-1064.65 (linux-ibm package) or 6.8.0-1036.37 (linux-xilinx package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-ibmpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-ibm?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-xilinxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-xilinx?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-gcp-6.8pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp-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. Ubuntu has released updated kernel packages for linux-gcp-6.8, linux-ibm, and linux-xilinx addressing these vulnerabilities. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the fixes. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be necessary. Users should follow the official Ubuntu security notice USN-8729-3 for detailed update instructions.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel affecting numerous subsystems including various architectures, drivers, networking components, filesystems, and security modules. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the affected system. Updates correcting these issues have been released for several Linux kernel variants including linux-gcp-6.8, linux-ibm, and linux-xilinx.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8729-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-71289 (opens in a new tab)
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