Kernel Security
The latest Kernel Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Azure Linux patch fixes CVE-2024-45015 null pointer in MSM/DPU display driver.
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's display driver infrastructure has been patched after being discovered in Microsoft's Azure Linux distribution, highlighting the complex security...
CVE-2024-44997: Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerability in MediaTek WED Driver
A significant security vulnerability designated CVE-2024-44997 has been identified in the Linux kernel, specifically affecting the MediaTek Wireless Ethernet Device (WED) driver. This use-after-free...
CVE-2024-44985: Decoding the Azure Linux Kernel Vulnerability and Microsoft's Attestation Challenge
A recent security advisory from Microsoft has sent ripples through the enterprise and developer communities, highlighting a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel that directly impacts...
CVE-2024-46729: Azure Linux AMD DRM Vulnerability Analysis & Patch Guide
Microsoft's recent security advisory regarding CVE-2024-46729 has raised significant concerns among Azure Linux users and security professionals. The vulnerability, which affects the AMD Display Core...
CVE-2024-46677: Critical Azure Linux Kernel GTP Vulnerability Explained
Microsoft has disclosed a significant security vulnerability affecting Azure Linux deployments, identified as CVE-2024-46677, which targets the Linux kernel's GTP (GPRS Tunneling Protocol)...
CVE-2024-44987: Microsoft's Azure Linux Advisory Sparks Questions for WSL2 and AKS Users
Microsoft has publicly acknowledged that its Azure Linux distribution is susceptible to CVE-2024-44987, a high-severity Linux kernel vulnerability that could give local attackers control over...
ECDSA flaw in Azure Linux kernel lets attackers bypass cloud attestation security
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's cryptographic implementation has been disclosed by Microsoft, designated as CVE-2025-37984, affecting Azure Linux attestation services. This security...
CVE-2025-37914 Azure Linux Vulnerability: Microsoft's Attestation Approach and Cross-Artifact Risks
Microsoft's recent security disclosure regarding CVE-2025-37914 has sparked significant discussion within the cybersecurity and open-source communities, not just for the vulnerability itself, but for...
CVE-2025-37891: Azure Linux Vulnerability & Microsoft's Security Response
Microsoft's security ecosystem faces another critical test with the disclosure of CVE-2025-37891, a vulnerability affecting Azure Linux that has sparked significant discussion about Microsoft's...
CVE-2025-37886 Linux Kernel Fix: How pds_core Driver Vulnerability Impacts Azure & Windows
A critical memory-safety vulnerability in the Linux kernel's pds_core driver, tracked as CVE-2025-37886, has been patched with a fix that fundamentally changes how the driver handles administrative...
Azure Linux kernel flaw CVE-2025-37881 exposes Aspeed vHub privilege escalation risks
Microsoft's security team has disclosed a significant kernel vulnerability affecting Azure Sphere devices, revealing both technical security concerns and important policy implications for enterprise...
CVE-2025-37878: Microsoft Confirms Azure Linux Kernel Bug — Your Action Plan to Stay Secure
Microsoft has issued a security advisory confirming that Azure Linux contains a kernel vulnerability (CVE-2025-37878) that can trigger system warnings, crashes, or instability through the performance...