USN-1301-1: Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities
A bug was discovered in the XFS filesystem's handling of pathnames. A local attacker could exploit this to crash the system, leading to a denial of service, or gain root privileges. (CVE-2011-4077) Nick Bowler discovered the kernel GHASH message digest algorithm incorrectly handled error conditions. A local attacker could exploit this to cause a kernel oops. (CVE-2011-4081) A flaw was found in the Journaling Block Device (JBD). A local attacker able to mount ext3 or ext4 file systems could exploit this to crash the system, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2011-4132) Clement Lecigne discovered a bug in the HFS file system bounds checking. When a malformed HFS file system is mounted a local user could crash the system or gain root privileges. (CVE-2011-4330)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1301-1?
USN-1301-1 is considered a serious vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service or gain root privileges.
How do I fix USN-1301-1?
To fix USN-1301-1, you need to update to the corrected packages for Ubuntu 10.04, specifically linux-image-2.6.38-13.53~lucid1.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-1301-1?
USN-1301-1 affects Ubuntu 10.04 running linux-image versions less than 2.6.38-13.53~lucid1.
Can USN-1301-1 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-1301-1 requires local access, as the vulnerability is exploited by local attackers.
What should I do if I cannot update for USN-1301-1?
If you cannot update for USN-1301-1, consider implementing additional security measures and monitor for suspicious activity on your system.