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- USN-1677-1
USN-1677-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
First published: Thu Dec 20 2012(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's handling of new hot-plugged memory. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service by crashing the system.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-powerpc64-smp | <3.0.0-29.46 | 3.0.0-29.46 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-generic | <3.0.0-29.46 | 3.0.0-29.46 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-powerpc | <3.0.0-29.46 | 3.0.0-29.46 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-virtual | <3.0.0-29.46 | 3.0.0-29.46 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-generic-pae | <3.0.0-29.46 | 3.0.0-29.46 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-omap | <3.0.0-29.46 | 3.0.0-29.46 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-powerpc-smp | <3.0.0-29.46 | 3.0.0-29.46 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-server | <3.0.0-29.46 | 3.0.0-29.46 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =11.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-5517
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1679-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1678-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1670-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1704-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1673-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1671-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1669-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.0.0-29.46
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1677-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1677-1?
The vulnerability USN-1677-1 is classified as a denial of service flaw in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix USN-1677-1?
To resolve the USN-1677-1 vulnerability, upgrade to the Linux kernel version 3.0.0-29.46 or later.
Who is affected by USN-1677-1?
The USN-1677-1 vulnerability affects unprivileged local users on systems running specific Ubuntu 11.10 Linux kernel versions.
What systems are affected by USN-1677-1?
The affected systems include Ubuntu 11.10 running the specified versions of linux-image packages.
Can USN-1677-1 lead to data loss?
Yes, USN-1677-1 can lead to system crashes, which may result in potential data loss or corruption.
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