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- USN-1499-1
USN-1499-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability
First published: Mon Jul 09 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-3.0.0-1212-omap4 | <3.0.0-1212.24 | 3.0.0-1212.24 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2375
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1487-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1486-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1489-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1490-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1494-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1488-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1530-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/3.0.0-1212.24
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1499-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1499-1?
USN-1499-1 is considered a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-1499-1?
To fix USN-1499-1, upgrade to linux-image-3.0.0-1212-omap4 version 3.0.0-1212.24 or later.
Which systems are affected by USN-1499-1?
USN-1499-1 affects Ubuntu version 11.10 that uses the specified Linux kernel package.
What causes the vulnerability in USN-1499-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1499-1 is caused by a flaw in the Linux kernel's handling of NFSv4 ACLs.
Can USN-1499-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, USN-1499-1 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using a malicious NFS server.
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