USN-1412-1: Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2012
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Updated

Somnath Kotur discovered an error in the Linux kernel's VLAN (virtual lan) and be2net drivers. An attacker on the local network could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-powerpc-smp<3.0.0-17.30
3.0.0-17.30
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-generic<3.0.0-17.30
3.0.0-17.30
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-virtual<3.0.0-17.30
3.0.0-17.30
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-generic-pae<3.0.0-17.30
3.0.0-17.30
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-omap<3.0.0-17.30
3.0.0-17.30
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-powerpc64-smp<3.0.0-17.30
3.0.0-17.30
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-server<3.0.0-17.30
3.0.0-17.30
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-powerpc<3.0.0-17.30
3.0.0-17.30
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-powerpc-smp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-17.30
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-generic to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-17.30
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-virtual to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-17.30
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-generic-pae to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-17.30
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-omap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-17.30
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-powerpc64-smp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-17.30
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-17.30
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-17-powerpc to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-17.30

Event History

Mar 29, 2012
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-1412-1?

USN-1412-1 has a severity rating that indicates it allows a potential denial of service for vulnerable systems.

2

How do I fix USN-1412-1?

To fix USN-1412-1, you need to upgrade to the linux-image package version 3.0.0-17.30 or later.

3

Which systems are affected by USN-1412-1?

USN-1412-1 affects Ubuntu 11.10 with various linux-image package versions below 3.0.0-17.30.

4

What vulnerability does USN-1412-1 address?

USN-1412-1 addresses a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's VLAN and be2net drivers that may lead to denial of service attacks.

5

Is USN-1412-1 related to a specific Linux distribution?

Yes, USN-1412-1 specifically pertains to the Ubuntu distribution and its related kernel packages.

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