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- USN-1554-1
USN-1554-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 05 2012(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2012-2372) Mathias Krause discovered an information leak in the Linux kernel's TUN/TAP device driver. A local user could exploit this flaw to examine part of the kernel's stack memory. (CVE-2012-6547) A flaw was found in Linux kernel's validation of CIPSO (Common IP Security Option) options set from userspace. A local user that can set a socket's CIPSO options could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (crash the system). (CVE-2013-0310)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-25-server | <3.0.0-25.41 | 3.0.0-25.41 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-25-generic-pae | <3.0.0-25.41 | 3.0.0-25.41 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-25-powerpc | <3.0.0-25.41 | 3.0.0-25.41 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-25-powerpc64-smp | <3.0.0-25.41 | 3.0.0-25.41 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-25-generic | <3.0.0-25.41 | 3.0.0-25.41 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-25-powerpc-smp | <3.0.0-25.41 | 3.0.0-25.41 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-25-virtual | <3.0.0-25.41 | 3.0.0-25.41 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-25-omap | <3.0.0-25.41 | 3.0.0-25.41 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2372
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-6547
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-0310
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1531-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1529-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1556-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1558-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1514-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1563-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1555-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1538-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1530-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1653-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1651-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1579-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1580-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.0.0-25.41
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1554-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1554-1?
USN-1554-1 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol.
How do I fix USN-1554-1?
To fix USN-1554-1, update to the latest Linux image version 3.0.0-25.41 on Ubuntu 11.10.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-1554-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1554-1 was discovered by Mathias Krause.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-1554-1?
USN-1554-1 affects Ubuntu 11.10 with specific kernel packages listed in the advisory.
What components are vulnerable in USN-1554-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1554-1 specifically affects the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol and TUN/TAP device driver in the Linux kernel.
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