USN-1677-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Published 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
16 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-powerpc64-smp<3.0.0-29.46
3.0.0-29.46
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-generic<3.0.0-29.46
3.0.0-29.46
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-powerpc<3.0.0-29.46
3.0.0-29.46
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-virtual<3.0.0-29.46
3.0.0-29.46
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-generic-pae<3.0.0-29.46
3.0.0-29.46
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-omap<3.0.0-29.46
3.0.0-29.46
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-powerpc-smp<3.0.0-29.46
3.0.0-29.46
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-29-server<3.0.0-29.46
3.0.0-29.46
Ubuntu Ubuntu=11.10
Event History
Dec 20, 2012
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What systems are affected by USN-1677-1?
The affected systems include Ubuntu 11.10 running the specified versions of linux-image packages.
5
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.