linux, linux-aws, linux-azure, linux-azure-5.15, linux-gcp, linux-gke, linux-gkeop, linux-hwe-5.15, linux-ibm
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 5.15.0-1103.112~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 17:43 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1103.112~20.04.1, 5.15.0-168.178~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1093.96~20.04.1 +14
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Feb 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 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-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?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-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?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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AI-suggested
A patch is available and users should apply the official Ubuntu security updates as described in USN-8013-1. After updating, a system reboot is required to complete the installation of the fixes. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of any third-party kernel modules is necessary. Users should follow the update instructions provided by Ubuntu to ensure full remediation.
Description
Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel affecting subsystems including the Cryptographic API and SMB network file system. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. Multiple Linux kernel variants, including those for cloud platforms and hardware enablement, are affected. Fixes have been released and are available through official Ubuntu security updates. Users are advised to update and reboot their systems to apply the patches. Due to ABI changes, recompilation of third-party kernel modules may be required.