Advisory Published

USN-1329-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability

First published: Fri Jan 13 2012(Updated: )

Han-Wen Nienhuys reported a flaw in the FUSE kernel module. A local user who can mount a FUSE file system could cause a denial of service.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.38-1209-omap4<2.6.38-1209.20
2.6.38-1209.20
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=11.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-1329-1?

    USN-1329-1 describes a denial of service vulnerability in the FUSE kernel module.

  • How do I fix USN-1329-1?

    To mitigate USN-1329-1, upgrade to linux-image-2.6.38-1209.20 or later.

  • Who reported the vulnerability in USN-1329-1?

    The vulnerability in USN-1329-1 was reported by Han-Wen Nienhuys.

  • Which systems are affected by USN-1329-1?

    USN-1329-1 affects Ubuntu 11.04 installations running the specific kernel version listed.

  • What are the risks associated with USN-1329-1?

    Exploiting USN-1329-1 could allow a local user to trigger a denial of service condition.

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