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- USN-1322-1
USN-1322-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
First published: Mon Jan 09 2012(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-3.0.0-14-powerpc64-smp | <3.0.0-14.23 | 3.0.0-14.23 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-14-omap | <3.0.0-14.23 | 3.0.0-14.23 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-14-generic | <3.0.0-14.23 | 3.0.0-14.23 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-14-server | <3.0.0-14.23 | 3.0.0-14.23 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-14-powerpc-smp | <3.0.0-14.23 | 3.0.0-14.23 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-14-virtual | <3.0.0-14.23 | 3.0.0-14.23 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-14-powerpc | <3.0.0-14.23 | 3.0.0-14.23 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-14-generic-pae | <3.0.0-14.23 | 3.0.0-14.23 |
| 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-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-1287-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1313-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.0.0-14.23
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1322-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1322-1?
USN-1322-1 has a moderate severity, as it could lead to a kernel oops under certain circumstances.
How do I fix USN-1322-1?
To fix USN-1322-1, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 3.0.0-14.23 or later for Ubuntu 11.10.
What does the USN-1322-1 vulnerability affect?
USN-1322-1 affects several Linux kernel packages on Ubuntu 11.10, specifically various image packages.
Who discovered the USN-1322-1 vulnerability?
The vulnerability identified in USN-1322-1 was discovered by Nick Bowler.
Can USN-1322-1 be exploited remotely?
USN-1322-1 requires local access to exploit, as it is a local vulnerability affecting kernel operations.
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