USN-1847-1: Linux kernel vulnerability

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-1882-1
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1849-1
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1846-1
• https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.8.0-23.34
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1847-1 (Advisory)

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2013-2850

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of USN-1847-1?

  The severity of USN-1847-1 is high due to its potential to cause a denial of service and allow remote unauthorized access.

• How do I fix USN-1847-1?

  To fix USN-1847-1, update the Linux kernel to version 3.8.0-23.34 or later.

• Which systems are affected by USN-1847-1?

  USN-1847-1 affects Ubuntu version 13.04 running the linux-image-3.8.0-23-generic package.

• Can USN-1847-1 lead to data breaches?

  Yes, USN-1847-1 can potentially allow an attacker to gain administrative privileges, leading to data breaches.

• Is there a workaround for USN-1847-1?

  Currently, the only recommended mitigation for USN-1847-1 is to apply the security update as there are no effective workarounds.