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- USN-1929-1
USN-1929-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
First published: Tue Aug 20 2013(Updated: )
An information leak was discovered in the Linux kernel's fanotify interface. A local user could exploit this flaw to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-highbank | <3.2.0-52.78 | 3.2.0-52.78 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-generic-pae | <3.2.0-52.78 | 3.2.0-52.78 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-powerpc64-smp | <3.2.0-52.78 | 3.2.0-52.78 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-omap | <3.2.0-52.78 | 3.2.0-52.78 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-generic | <3.2.0-52.78 | 3.2.0-52.78 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-powerpc-smp | <3.2.0-52.78 | 3.2.0-52.78 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-virtual | <3.2.0-52.78 | 3.2.0-52.78 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2148
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1932-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1934-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1930-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1936-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1935-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1933-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1931-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.2.0-52.78
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1929-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1929-1?
USN-1929-1 addresses a high-severity information leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's fanotify interface.
How do I fix USN-1929-1?
To fix USN-1929-1, upgrade to the Linux kernel version 3.2.0-52.78 or later on affected Ubuntu 12.04 systems.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-1929-1?
Ubuntu 12.04 is the only affected version for the USN-1929-1 vulnerability.
What kind of information can be leaked due to USN-1929-1?
USN-1929-1 allows local users to potentially access sensitive information from the kernel memory.
Who can exploit the vulnerability identified in USN-1929-1?
The vulnerability in USN-1929-1 can be exploited by local users with access to the system.
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