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- USN-1914-1
USN-1914-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
First published: Mon Jul 29 2013(Updated: )
Kees Cook discovered a format string vulnerability in the Broadcom B43 wireless driver for the Linux kernel. A local user could exploit this flaw to gain administrative privileges.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-omap | <3.2.0-51.77 | 3.2.0-51.77 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-powerpc64-smp | <3.2.0-51.77 | 3.2.0-51.77 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-highbank | <3.2.0-51.77 | 3.2.0-51.77 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-generic | <3.2.0-51.77 | 3.2.0-51.77 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-virtual | <3.2.0-51.77 | 3.2.0-51.77 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-generic-pae | <3.2.0-51.77 | 3.2.0-51.77 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-powerpc-smp | <3.2.0-51.77 | 3.2.0-51.77 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2852
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1930-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1936-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1900-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1918-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1915-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1919-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1917-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1899-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1920-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.2.0-51.77
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1914-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1914-1?
USN-1914-1 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain administrative privileges.
How do I fix USN-1914-1?
To fix USN-1914-1, users should upgrade to the patched version linux-image-3.2.0-51.77 or higher.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-1914-1?
USN-1914-1 affects Ubuntu 12.04 with specific packages including linux-image-3.2.0-51-omap and others.
Who discovered USN-1914-1?
USN-1914-1 was discovered by researcher Kees Cook.
Can USN-1914-1 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-1914-1 requires local access to the system for exploitation.
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