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- USN-1579-1
USN-1579-1: Linux kernel 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) 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 discovered in the requeuing of futexes in the Linux kernel. A local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly have other unspecified impact. (CVE-2012-6647) 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-3.2.0-31-highbank | <3.2.0-31.50 | 3.2.0-31.50 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-31-omap | <3.2.0-31.50 | 3.2.0-31.50 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-31-generic-pae | <3.2.0-31.50 | 3.2.0-31.50 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-31-powerpc64-smp | <3.2.0-31.50 | 3.2.0-31.50 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-31-virtual | <3.2.0-31.50 | 3.2.0-31.50 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-31-generic | <3.2.0-31.50 | 3.2.0-31.50 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-31-powerpc-smp | <3.2.0-31.50 | 3.2.0-31.50 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-3412
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-3430
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-6547
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-6647
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-0310
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1568-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1574-1
- 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-1578-1
- 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://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1653-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1554-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1651-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1558-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1563-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.2.0-31.50
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1579-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
(Contains the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1579-1?
USN-1579-1 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
How can I mitigate the risk associated with USN-1579-1?
To mitigate the risk, ensure that you update your Linux kernel to version 3.2.0-31.50 or later.
Which systems are affected by USN-1579-1?
The vulnerability impacts Ubuntu 12.04 systems with specific Linux kernel packages.
Is there an exploit possibility for USN-1579-1?
Yes, a local or peer user can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
What type of vulnerability is USN-1579-1?
USN-1579-1 is a kernel vulnerability related to TCP segment offload in network drivers.
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