Query Regarding Rocky Linux Cloud Kernel update and Vulnerability

Rocky Linux Help & Support
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I am currently using Rocky Linux release 8.10 (Green Obsidian) with the kernel version 4.18.0-553.16.1.el8_10.cloud.0.1.x86_64.

In the Nexpose tool, this kernel is flagged as vulnerable, which has resulted in an increased risk score. Could you please provide an update on when a new cloud kernel update might be available?

Additionally, I’d like to know if it would be a good idea to switch from the “cloud” kernel to a “normal” kernel. It seems that cloud kernels receive updates later compared to regular kernels. Would this change improve update timelines and mitigate such vulnerabilities more promptly?

Looking forward to your guidance.

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You can do this in your image that you started the instance from:

dnf update

and it will update the packages including the kernel. Assuming that a new cloud kernel has been made. Current kernel version is 4.18.0-553.32.1 if a cloud one is available.

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I did check, No update available for cloud kernel

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Same question was asked here:

I’m also looking for a solution. The last available kernel in the cloud-kernel repo is 553-16 indeed.