USN-1838-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
First published: Thu May 30 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. (CVE-2013-2094) A buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in the Broadcom tg3 ethernet driver for the Linux kernel. A local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (crash the system) or potentially escalate privileges on the system. (CVE-2013-1929) A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's ftrace subsystem interface. A local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2013-3301)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-225-omap4 | <3.5.0-225.36 | 3.5.0-225.36 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =13.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-1929
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2094
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-3301
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1839-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1833-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1835-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1836-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1834-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1828-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1826-1
- 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-ti-omap4/3.5.0-225.36
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1838-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
(Contains the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1838-1?
The severity of USN-1838-1 is categorized as high due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix USN-1838-1?
To fix USN-1838-1, update your system to the latest linux-image-3.5.0-225-omap4 package.
What are the vulnerabilities addressed in USN-1838-1?
USN-1838-1 addresses CVE-2013-1929, CVE-2013-2094, and CVE-2013-3301.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-1838-1?
USN-1838-1 affects Ubuntu version 13.04.
Who is affected by the USN-1838-1 vulnerability?
Local users on affected systems could exploit the USN-1838-1 vulnerabilities to escalate privileges.
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