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- USN-1919-1
USN-1919-1: 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. (CVE-2013-2852) Marcus Moeller and Ken Fallon discovered that the CIFS incorrectly built certain paths. A local attacker with access to a CIFS partition could exploit this to crash the system, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2013-4247)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.8.0-27-generic | <3.8.0-27.40 | 3.8.0-27.40 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =13.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2852
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-4247
- 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-1917-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1899-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1920-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.8.0-27.40
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1919-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1919-1?
USN-1919-1 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain administrative privileges.
How do I fix USN-1919-1?
To fix USN-1919-1, update the linux-image-3.8.0-27-generic package to version 3.8.0-27.40 or later.
What systems are affected by USN-1919-1?
USN-1919-1 affects Ubuntu version 13.04 utilizing the Broadcom B43 wireless driver.
What type of vulnerability is USN-1919-1?
USN-1919-1 is a format string vulnerability discovered in the Broadcom B43 wireless driver.
Can USN-1919-1 be exploited remotely?
USN-1919-1 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
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