USN-1356-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Feb 06 2012(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in the XFS filesystem. If a local user mounts a specially crafted XFS image it could potential execute arbitrary code on the system. (CVE-2012-0038) Chen Haogang discovered an integer overflow that could result in memory corruption. A local unprivileged user could use this to crash the system. (CVE-2012-0044) A flaw was found in the linux kernels IPv4 IGMP query processing. A remote attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2012-0207)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.38-1209-omap4 | <2.6.38-1209.21 | 2.6.38-1209.21 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-0038
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-0044
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-0207
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1364-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1362-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1388-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1384-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1389-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1387-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1363-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1391-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1394-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1361-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1386-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1340-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1336-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1556-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1330-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1555-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1380-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/2.6.38-1209.21
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1356-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1356-1?
USN-1356-1 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-1356-1?
To fix USN-1356-1, update to the latest patched version of the affected package, which is linux-image-2.6.38-1209-omap4.
What systems are affected by USN-1356-1?
USN-1356-1 affects Ubuntu 11.04 with the specified kernel version.
What impact does USN-1356-1 have on XFS filesystems?
USN-1356-1 allows local unprivileged users to mount crafted XFS images, potentially leading to memory corruption.
Who discovered the vulnerability associated with USN-1356-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1356-1 was discovered by Chen Haogang.
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