USN-1458-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
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 ext4 file system when mounting a corrupt filesystem. A user-assisted remote attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2012-2100)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1458-1?
The severity of USN-1458-1 is high due to potential denial of service caused by unprivileged local users.
How do I fix USN-1458-1?
To fix USN-1458-1, users should update to the patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically version 2.6.38-1209.24.
Who is affected by USN-1458-1?
USN-1458-1 affects Ubuntu 11.04 users running the linux-image-2.6.38-1209-omap4 package.
Can USN-1458-1 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-1458-1 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.
What components are involved in USN-1458-1?
USN-1458-1 involves the ext4 and cifs file systems in the Linux kernel.