USN-1412-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Published Mar 29, 2012
·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
Event History
Mar 29, 2012
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
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.