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- USN-1846-1
USN-1846-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
First published: Thu May 30 2013(Updated: )
Kees Cook discovered a flaw in the Linux kernel's iSCSI subsystem. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) or potentially gain administrative privileges.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-32-generic | <3.5.0-32.53 | 3.5.0-32.53 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-32-omap | <3.5.0-32.53 | 3.5.0-32.53 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-32-highbank | <3.5.0-32.53 | 3.5.0-32.53 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-32-powerpc-smp | <3.5.0-32.53 | 3.5.0-32.53 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-32-powerpc64-smp | <3.5.0-32.53 | 3.5.0-32.53 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2850
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1883-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1879-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1844-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1845-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1847-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1882-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1849-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.5.0-32.53
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1846-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1846-1?
The severity of USN-1846-1 is high, as it allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to potentially crash the system or gain administrative privileges.
How do I fix USN-1846-1?
To fix USN-1846-1, upgrade to the linux-image-3.5.0-32.53 package on Ubuntu 12.10.
What specific versions are affected by USN-1846-1?
USN-1846-1 affects Ubuntu 12.10 with specific kernel packages like linux-image-3.5.0-32-generic and others before version 3.5.0-32.53.
Can USN-1846-1 lead to any data breaches?
While USN-1846-1 primarily leads to denial of service, it could also enable attackers to gain higher privileges, which may lead to data breaches.
What components are involved in the USN-1846-1 vulnerability?
The vulnerability in USN-1846-1 specifically involves the iSCSI subsystem of the Linux kernel.
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