USN-1287-1: Linux (OMAP4) vulnerability
Published Dec 5, 2011
·Updated
Nick Bowler discovered the kernel GHASH message digest algorithm incorrectly handled error conditions. A local attacker could exploit this to cause a kernel oops.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-1206-omap4<3.0.0-1206.13
3.0.0-1206.13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
Event History
Dec 5, 2011
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-1287-1?
The severity of USN-1287-1 is classified as potentially critical due to its ability for local attackers to cause a kernel oops.
2
How do I fix USN-1287-1?
To fix USN-1287-1, users should upgrade their kernel to version 3.0.0-1206.13 or a later version.
3
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-1287-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1287-1 was discovered by Nick Bowler.
4
What software is affected by USN-1287-1?
USN-1287-1 affects the Linux image package linux-image-3.0.0-1206-omap4 for Ubuntu 11.10.
5
What kind of attack could exploit USN-1287-1?
A local attacker could exploit USN-1287-1 to trigger error conditions leading to a kernel oops.