First published: Fri Jun 29 2012(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's NFSv4 (Network file system) handling of ACLs (access control lists). A remote NFS server (attacker) could cause a denial of service (OOPS).
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-26-omap | <3.2.0-26.41 | 3.2.0-26.41 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-26-generic | <3.2.0-26.41 | 3.2.0-26.41 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-26-powerpc-smp | <3.2.0-26.41 | 3.2.0-26.41 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-26-powerpc64-smp | <3.2.0-26.41 | 3.2.0-26.41 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-26-virtual | <3.2.0-26.41 | 3.2.0-26.41 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-26-generic-pae | <3.2.0-26.41 | 3.2.0-26.41 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
All of | ||
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-26-highbank | <3.2.0-26.41 | 3.2.0-26.41 |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 |
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The severity of USN-1486-1 is classified as high due to the potential for denial of service.
To fix USN-1486-1, upgrade your kernel to version 3.2.0-26.41 or later for Ubuntu 12.04.
USN-1486-1 affects various Ubuntu 12.04 systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel.
Yes, USN-1486-1 can be exploited remotely through a malicious NFS server that can cause a denial of service.
The impact of USN-1486-1 is that it can lead to a system crash or denial of service, interrupting service availability.