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- USN-1606-1
USN-1606-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
First published: Thu Oct 11 2012(Updated: )
A flaw was found in how the Linux kernel's KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) subsystem handled MSI (Message Signaled Interrupts). A local unprivileged user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service or potentially elevate privileges. (CVE-2012-2137) 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). (CVE-2012-2745)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-ia64 | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-386 | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-powerpc | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-preempt | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-generic-pae | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-sparc64 | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-server | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-powerpc64-smp | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-sparc64-smp | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-virtual | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-versatile | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-generic | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-lpia | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-44-powerpc-smp | <2.6.32-44.98 | 2.6.32-44.98 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =10.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2137
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2745
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1607-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1594-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1529-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1514-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1609-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1574-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1452-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1448-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1459-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1460-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1597-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1455-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1567-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/2.6.32-44.98
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1606-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1606-1?
The severity of USN-1606-1 is categorized as important due to the potential for denial of service and privilege escalation.
How do I fix USN-1606-1?
You can fix USN-1606-1 by updating to the linux-image packages version 2.6.32-44.98 or later on Ubuntu 10.04.
Who is affected by USN-1606-1?
USN-1606-1 affects local unprivileged users on Ubuntu 10.04 running specific versions of the Linux kernel.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-1606-1?
USN-1606-1 addresses a flaw in the Linux kernel's KVM subsystem related to Message Signaled Interrupts (CVE-2012-2137).
Is USN-1606-1 a critical vulnerability?
USN-1606-1 is not classified as critical but it has important security implications regarding system stability and unauthorized access.
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