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- USN-1815-1
USN-1815-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
First published: Thu May 02 2013(Updated: )
Andy Lutomirski discover an error in the Linux kernel's credential handling on unix sockets. A local user could exploit this flaw to gain administrative privileges. (CVE-2013-1979) Andy Lutomirski discovered a privilege escalation in the Linux kernel's user namespaces. A local user could exploit the flaw to gain administrative privileges. (CVE-2013-1959)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.8.0-19-generic | <3.8.0-19.30 | 3.8.0-19.30 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =13.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-1959
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-1979
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1839-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1833-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1883-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1880-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1881-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1882-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.8.0-19.30
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1815-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1815-1?
USN-1815-1 has a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix USN-1815-1?
To fix USN-1815-1, you should update the linux-image-3.8.0-19-generic to at least version 3.8.0-19.30.
What systems are affected by USN-1815-1?
USN-1815-1 affects Ubuntu version 13.04 running linux-image-3.8.0-19-generic.
What is CVE-2013-1979 in relation to USN-1815-1?
CVE-2013-1979 is the identifier for the privilege escalation vulnerability addressed in USN-1815-1.
Is there a chance of remote exploitation with USN-1815-1?
USN-1815-1 is primarily a local vulnerability and is not considered exploitable remotely.
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