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- USN-1458-1
USN-1458-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
First published: Thu May 31 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 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)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.38-1209-omap4 | <2.6.38-1209.24 | 2.6.38-1209.24 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.04 |
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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-2012-2100
- 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-1446-1
- 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-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://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1405-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1388-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1384-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1389-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1404-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/2.6.38-1209.24
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1458-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
(Contains the following vulnerabilities)
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.
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