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- USN-1287-1
USN-1287-1: Linux (OMAP4) vulnerability
First published: Mon Dec 05 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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-1206-omap4 | <3.0.0-1206.13 | 3.0.0-1206.13 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-4081
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1292-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1302-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1299-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1322-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1301-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1312-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1303-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1293-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1311-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1304-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1313-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/3.0.0-1206.13
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1287-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-1287-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1287-1 was discovered by Nick Bowler.
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.
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.
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