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- USN-1917-1
29/7/2013
USN-1917-1: 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-3.5.0-37-powerpc64-smp | <3.5.0-37.58 | 3.5.0-37.58 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-37-highbank | <3.5.0-37.58 | 3.5.0-37.58 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-37-omap | <3.5.0-37.58 | 3.5.0-37.58 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-37-powerpc-smp | <3.5.0-37.58 | 3.5.0-37.58 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-37-generic | <3.5.0-37.58 | 3.5.0-37.58 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 |
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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-1914-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1915-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1919-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1899-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1920-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.5.0-37.58
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1917-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1917-1?
The severity of USN-1917-1 is critically high due to the potential for local users to gain administrative privileges.
How do I fix USN-1917-1?
To fix USN-1917-1, upgrade the affected packages to version 3.5.0-37.58 or later.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-1917-1?
USN-1917-1 affects Ubuntu version 12.10.
What type of vulnerability is described in USN-1917-1?
USN-1917-1 describes a format string vulnerability in the Broadcom B43 wireless driver.
Can a remote attacker exploit USN-1917-1?
No, USN-1917-1 requires local access for exploitation.
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