USN-1487-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Published 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
16 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-22-virtual<3.0.0-22.36
3.0.0-22.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-22-omap<3.0.0-22.36
3.0.0-22.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-22-server<3.0.0-22.36
3.0.0-22.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-22-powerpc-smp<3.0.0-22.36
3.0.0-22.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-22-powerpc<3.0.0-22.36
3.0.0-22.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-22-generic-pae<3.0.0-22.36
3.0.0-22.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-22-powerpc64-smp<3.0.0-22.36
3.0.0-22.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-22-generic<3.0.0-22.36
3.0.0-22.36
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
Event History
Jun 29, 2012
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-1487-1?
USN-1487-1 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt system operations.
2
How do I fix USN-1487-1?
To mitigate USN-1487-1, upgrade to linux-image-3.0.0-22.36 or a later version on Ubuntu 11.10.
3
What systems are affected by USN-1487-1?
USN-1487-1 affects various versions of Ubuntu 11.10 using specific linux-image packages.
4
Can USN-1487-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, USN-1487-1 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using a malicious NFS server.
5
What are the potential impacts of USN-1487-1?
The exploitation of USN-1487-1 could lead to a denial of service condition, causing the system to crash.