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- USN-1446-1
USN-1446-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
First published: Fri May 18 2012(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Linux's kernels ext4 file system when mounted with a journal. A local, unprivileged user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2011-4086) A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's cifs file system. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to crash the system leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2012-1090) H. Peter Anvin reported a flaw in the Linux kernel that could crash the system. A local user could exploit this flaw to crash the system. (CVE-2012-1097) A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's cgroups subset. A local attacker could use this flaw to crash the system. (CVE-2012-1146) A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's handling of paged memory. A local unprivileged user, or a privileged user within a KVM guest, could exploit this flaw to crash the system. (CVE-2012-1179) Tetsuo Handa reported a flaw in the OOM (out of memory) killer of the Linux kernel. A local unprivileged user can exploit this flaw to cause system unstability and denial of services. (CVE-2012-4398)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-1209-omap4 | <3.0.0-1209.21 | 3.0.0-1209.21 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-4086
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-1090
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-1097
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-1146
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-1179
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-4398
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1453-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1440-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1433-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1432-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1454-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1431-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1458-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1445-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1425-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1426-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1421-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1422-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/3.0.0-1209.21
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1446-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1446-1?
The severity of USN-1446-1 is rated as high due to potential denial of service vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix USN-1446-1?
To fix USN-1446-1, upgrade the affected package to the recommended version linux-image-3.0.0-1209.21 or later.
Which systems are affected by USN-1446-1?
USN-1446-1 affects Ubuntu 11.10 systems running the specific kernel version that includes ext4 and cifs file systems.
Can USN-1446-1 be exploited by remote users?
No, USN-1446-1 can only be exploited by local, unprivileged users on the system.
What are the potential impacts of USN-1446-1?
The potential impact of USN-1446-1 includes a denial of service that could render the affected system inoperable.
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