USN-1086-1: Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerabilities

Published Mar 8, 2011
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Updated

Dan Rosenberg discovered that multiple terminal ioctls did not correctly initialize structure memory. A local attacker could exploit this to read portions of kernel stack memory, leading to a loss of privacy. (CVE-2010-4075) Dan Rosenberg discovered that the socket filters did not correctly initialize structure memory. A local attacker could create malicious filters to read portions of kernel stack memory, leading to a loss of privacy. (CVE-2010-4158) Dan Rosenberg discovered that the SCSI subsystem did not correctly validate iov segments. A local attacker with access to a SCSI device could send specially crafted requests to crash the system, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2010-4163, CVE-2010-4668)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ubuntu Linux kernel (EC2)

Event History

May 9, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·11:48 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:48 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-1086-1?

USN-1086-1 is considered a significant vulnerability due to its potential to expose kernel stack memory, leading to privacy issues for users.

2

How do I fix USN-1086-1?

To fix USN-1086-1, you should update your system to the latest kernel version provided by Ubuntu.

3

Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-1086-1?

The vulnerability in USN-1086-1 was discovered by Dan Rosenberg.

4

What are the potential consequences of exploiting USN-1086-1?

Exploiting USN-1086-1 could allow a local attacker to read sensitive portions of kernel stack memory, compromising user privacy.

5

What versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-1086-1?

Ubuntu 10.04 is among the affected versions relating to USN-1086-1.

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