USN-1679-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) 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
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-1219-omap4<3.0.0-1219.32
3.0.0-1219.32
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-1679-1?
USN-1679-1 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Which versions of Ubuntu are impacted by USN-1679-1?
Only Ubuntu 11.10 is impacted by the vulnerability identified in USN-1679-1.