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- USN-1578-1
USN-1578-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
First published: Fri Sep 21 2012(Updated: )
Ben Hutchings reported a flaw in the Linux kernel with some network drivers that support TSO (TCP segment offload). A local or peer user could exploit this flaw to to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2012-3412) Jay Fenlason and Doug Ledford discovered a bug in the Linux kernel implementation of RDS sockets. A local unprivileged user could potentially use this flaw to read privileged information from the kernel. (CVE-2012-3430)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-1216-omap4 | <3.0.0-1216.28 | 3.0.0-1216.28 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =11.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-3412
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-3430
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1568-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1574-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1579-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1580-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1572-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1577-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1573-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1567-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1575-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/3.0.0-1216.28
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1578-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1578-1?
The severity of USN-1578-1 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-1578-1?
To fix USN-1578-1, you should update to the recommended Linux kernel version 3.0.0-1216.28.
Who reported the vulnerability USN-1578-1?
The vulnerability USN-1578-1 was reported by Ben Hutchings.
What does USN-1578-1 affect?
USN-1578-1 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the network drivers that support TCP segment offload.
Can USN-1578-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, USN-1578-1 could potentially be exploited by a local or peer user to cause a denial of service.
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