USN-1683-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Published Jan 10, 2013
·Updated
A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's handling of script execution when module loading is enabled. A local attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a leak of kernel stack contents.
Affected Software
26 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-generic<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-powerpc-smp<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-ia64<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-lpia<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-preempt<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-sparc64-smp<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-virtual<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-sparc64<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-generic-pae<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-server<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-386<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-powerpc64-smp<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-45-versatile<2.6.32-45.102
2.6.32-45.102
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
Event History
Jan 10, 2013
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-1683-1?
USN-1683-1 has a high severity as it allows local attackers to leak kernel stack contents.
2
How do I fix USN-1683-1?
To fix USN-1683-1, update your Linux kernel to version 2.6.32-45.102 or higher.
3
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-1683-1?
USN-1683-1 affects Ubuntu 10.04 with specific kernel versions up to 2.6.32-45.102.
4
What is the impact of exploitation of USN-1683-1?
Exploitation of USN-1683-1 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information from the kernel stack.
5
Is there a workaround for USN-1683-1?
There are no recommended workarounds for USN-1683-1; updating is the best course of action.