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- USN-1448-1
USN-1448-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
First published: Mon May 21 2012(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's KVM (Kernel Virtual Machine) virtual cpu setup. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to crash the system leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2012-1601) Steve Grubb reported a flaw with Linux fscaps (file system base capabilities) when used to increase the permissions of a process. For application on which fscaps are in use a local attacker can disable address space randomization to make attacking the process with raised privileges easier. (CVE-2012-2123) A flaw was found in how the Linux kernel passed the replacement session keyring to a child process. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (panic). (CVE-2012-2745)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-24-generic-pae | <3.2.0-24.38 | 3.2.0-24.38 |
| Ubuntu Libksba8 | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-24-powerpc64-smp | <3.2.0-24.38 | 3.2.0-24.38 |
| Ubuntu Libksba8 | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-24-generic | <3.2.0-24.38 | 3.2.0-24.38 |
| Ubuntu Libksba8 | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-24-virtual | <3.2.0-24.38 | 3.2.0-24.38 |
| Ubuntu Libksba8 | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-24-omap | <3.2.0-24.38 | 3.2.0-24.38 |
| Ubuntu Libksba8 | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-24-powerpc-smp | <3.2.0-24.38 | 3.2.0-24.38 |
| Ubuntu Libksba8 | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-1601
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2123
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2745
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1453-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1457-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1452-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1470-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1459-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1460-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1507-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1455-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1445-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1530-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1606-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1574-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1597-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1567-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.2.0-24.38
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1448-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1448-1?
The severity of USN-1448-1 is categorized as high due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix USN-1448-1?
To fix USN-1448-1, users should upgrade to the recommended package version 3.2.0-24.38.
Which products are affected by USN-1448-1?
USN-1448-1 affects Ubuntu 12.04 with various Linux kernel packages including linux-image-3.2.0-24-generic-pae.
What type of vulnerability is identified in USN-1448-1?
USN-1448-1 identifies a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited by an unprivileged local user.
Who reported the vulnerability in USN-1448-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1448-1 was reported by Steve Grubb.
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