USN-1914-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Published 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
14 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-omap<3.2.0-51.77
3.2.0-51.77
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-powerpc64-smp<3.2.0-51.77
3.2.0-51.77
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-highbank<3.2.0-51.77
3.2.0-51.77
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-generic<3.2.0-51.77
3.2.0-51.77
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-virtual<3.2.0-51.77
3.2.0-51.77
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-generic-pae<3.2.0-51.77
3.2.0-51.77
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-51-powerpc-smp<3.2.0-51.77
3.2.0-51.77
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
Event History
Jul 29, 2013
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Who discovered USN-1914-1?
USN-1914-1 was discovered by researcher Kees Cook.
5
Can USN-1914-1 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-1914-1 requires local access to the system for exploitation.