USN-1679-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-1219-omap4to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.0.0-1219.32
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1679-1?
USN-1679-1 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-1679-1?
To fix USN-1679-1, upgrade to the linux-image-3.0.0-1219-omap4 package version 3.0.0-1219.32 on Ubuntu 11.10.
Who is affected by USN-1679-1?
USN-1679-1 affects unprivileged local users on systems running Ubuntu 11.10 with the specified Linux kernel version.
What type of attack does USN-1679-1 enable?
USN-1679-1 enables an unprivileged local user to perform a denial of service attack by crashing the system.
Which versions of Ubuntu are impacted by USN-1679-1?
Only Ubuntu 11.10 is impacted by the vulnerability identified in USN-1679-1.