linux, linux-aws, linux-aws-5.15, linux-gcp, linux-gcp-5.15, linux-gkeop, linux-hwe-5.15, linux-ibm, linux-ibm-5.15
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 5.15.0-1093.100~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 17:29 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1093.100~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1093.102~20.04.1, 5.15.0-157.167~20.04.1 +13
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Oct 2025
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 3 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-gkeoppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gkeop?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-ibmpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-ibm?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-intel-iotgpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied immediately. Ubuntu has released fixed kernel versions as detailed in security notice USN-7793-1. After updating, a system reboot is required to activate the fixes. Due to an ABI change in the kernel, recompilation and reinstallation of any third-party kernel modules are necessary. Users should follow the official Ubuntu update instructions to ensure full remediation.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel affecting subsystems such as packet sockets, network traffic control, and the VMware vSockets driver. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. The issues affect various Linux kernel versions including linux-aws-5.15 and related variants. Fixes have been released and are available through Ubuntu security updates. Users should apply these updates and reboot their systems to ensure protection.