USN-1597-1: Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerability
Published Oct 5, 2012
·Updated
A flaw was found in how the Linux kernel passed the replacement session keyring to a child process. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (panic).
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-349-ec2<2.6.32-349.55
2.6.32-349.55
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
Event History
Oct 5, 2012
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-1597-1?
The severity of USN-1597-1 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix USN-1597-1?
To fix USN-1597-1, update your system to the latest version of the Linux kernel recommended by Ubuntu.
3
Who is affected by USN-1597-1?
USN-1597-1 affects Ubuntu 10.04 users running kernel version 2.6.32-349.55 or earlier.
4
Can USN-1597-1 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-1597-1 requires an unprivileged local user to exploit the vulnerability.
5
What are the potential impacts of USN-1597-1?
The potential impact of USN-1597-1 is a denial of service condition that may lead to system panic.