CVE-2026-68451: linux-oem-7.0 vulnerabilities
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 7.0.0-1017.17 soon.
Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 23:04 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1017.17
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 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 the Ubuntu linux-oem-7.0 package to 7.0.0-1017.17.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-oem-7.0pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oem-7.0?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A security update fixing these vulnerabilities is available in linux-oem-7.0 version 7.0.0-1017.17. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to mitigate the risks. The vendor advisory (Ubuntu Security Notice USN-8960-1) provides the official patch and remediation details.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel for the linux-oem-7.0 package affecting numerous subsystems and architectures. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. A security update correcting these issues has been released.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8960-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-68451 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-68452 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-68453 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74440 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74441 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74442 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74443 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74444 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74445 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74446 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74447 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74448 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74449 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74450 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74451 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74452 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74453 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74454 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74455 (opens in a new tab)