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- USN-1826-1
USN-1826-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
First published: Thu May 16 2013(Updated: )
An flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's perf_events interface. A local user could exploit this flaw to escalate privileges on the system.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-omap | <3.5.0-30.51 | 3.5.0-30.51 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-generic | <3.5.0-30.51 | 3.5.0-30.51 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-highbank | <3.5.0-30.51 | 3.5.0-30.51 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-powerpc-smp | <3.5.0-30.51 | 3.5.0-30.51 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-30-powerpc64-smp | <3.5.0-30.51 | 3.5.0-30.51 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2094
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1839-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1836-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1828-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1838-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1825-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1849-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1827-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.5.0-30.51
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1826-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1826-1?
USN-1826-1 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
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.
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.
Can a remote user exploit USN-1826-1?
No, USN-1826-1 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
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.
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