Ubuntu Security Update USN-6873-2: Linux kernel (StarFive) vulnerabilities

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It was discovered that the Intel Data Streaming and Intel Analytics Accelerator drivers in the Linux kernel allowed direct access to the devices for unprivileged users and virtual machines. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2024-21823) Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel. An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system. This update corrects flaws in the following subsystem: - Netfilter; (CVE-2024-26643, CVE-2024-26925, CVE-2024-26924, CVE-2024-26809)

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