USN-1740-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability
Suleiman Souhlal, Salman Qazi, Aaron Durbin and Michael Davidson discovered a race condition in the Linux kernel's ptrace syscall. An unprivileged local attacker could exploit this flaw to run programs as an administrator.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-3.0.0-1221-omap4to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.0.0-1221.35
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1740-1?
The severity of USN-1740-1 is high due to the potential for unprivileged local attackers to exploit the race condition.
How do I fix USN-1740-1?
To fix USN-1740-1, update your system to the latest kernel version 3.0.0-1221.35 or newer.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-1740-1?
USN-1740-1 was discovered by Suleiman Souhlal, Salman Qazi, Aaron Durbin, and Michael Davidson.
What does USN-1740-1 affect?
USN-1740-1 affects the Linux kernel, specifically devices using the linux-image-3.0.0-1221-omap4 package on Ubuntu 11.10.
Can USN-1740-1 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-1740-1 can only be exploited locally by an unprivileged user on the affected system.