USN-1324-1: Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerabilities
Clement Lecigne discovered a bug in the HFS filesystem. A local attacker could exploit this to cause a kernel oops. (CVE-2011-2203) A flaw was found in how the Linux kernel handles user-defined key types. An unprivileged local user could exploit this to crash the system. (CVE-2011-4110)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1324-1?
The severity of USN-1324-1 is classified as important due to the potential for local attackers to crash the system.
How do I fix USN-1324-1?
To fix USN-1324-1, you should update to the latest kernel version provided by Ubuntu for the affected release.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-1324-1?
USN-1324-1 addresses vulnerabilities including CVE-2011-2203 and CVE-2011-4110.
Who discovered the vulnerabilities in USN-1324-1?
Clement Lecigne is credited with discovering the vulnerabilities addressed in USN-1324-1.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-1324-1?
Ubuntu 10.04 with linux-image-2.6.32-342-ec2 versions prior to 2.6.32-342.43 are affected by USN-1324-1.