USN-1555-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Sep 05 2012(Updated: )
Chen Haogang discovered an integer overflow that could result in memory corruption. A local unprivileged user could use this to crash the system. (CVE-2012-0044) 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) Some errors where discovered in the Linux kernel's UDF file system, which is used to mount some CD-ROMs and DVDs. An unprivileged local user could use these flaws to crash the system. (CVE-2012-3400)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-386 | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-powerpc | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-powerpc64-smp | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-generic-pae | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-sparc64 | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-generic | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-versatile | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-virtual | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-server | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-ia64 | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-sparc64-smp | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-preempt | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-powerpc-smp | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-42-lpia | <2.6.32-42.96 | 2.6.32-42.96 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-0044
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2372
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-3400
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1362-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1356-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1340-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1336-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1556-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1387-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1330-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1394-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1361-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1386-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1531-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1554-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1529-1
- 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-1538-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1530-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1533-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1539-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1562-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1557-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1532-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/2.6.32-42.96
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1555-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1555-1?
The severity of USN-1555-1 is categorized as high due to the possibility of memory corruption leading to a system crash by an unprivileged local user.
How do I fix USN-1555-1?
To fix USN-1555-1, update the affected package to the version 2.6.32-42.96 or later.
What software is affected by USN-1555-1?
USN-1555-1 affects the Linux kernel packages for Ubuntu 10.04 with versions prior to 2.6.32-42.96.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-1555-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1555-1 was discovered by Chen Haogang.
What type of vulnerability is reported in USN-1555-1?
USN-1555-1 reports an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.
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