USN-1826-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Published May 16, 2013
·Updated
An flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's perfevents interface. A local user could exploit this flaw to escalate privileges on the system.
Affected Software
10 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-omap<3.5.0-30.51
3.5.0-30.51
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-generic<3.5.0-30.51
3.5.0-30.51
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-highbank<3.5.0-30.51
3.5.0-30.51
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-powerpc-smp<3.5.0-30.51
3.5.0-30.51
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.10
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-powerpc64-smp<3.5.0-30.51
3.5.0-30.51
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.10
Event History
May 16, 2013
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-1826-1?
USN-1826-1 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix USN-1826-1?
To fix USN-1826-1, users should upgrade the affected Ubuntu packages to version 3.5.0-30.51.
3
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-1826-1?
USN-1826-1 affects Ubuntu version 12.10 with specific Linux kernel packages listed in the advisory.
4
Can a remote user exploit USN-1826-1?
No, USN-1826-1 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in USN-1826-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1826-1 is rooted in the Linux kernel's perf_events interface, allowing for potential privilege escalation.