USN-1929-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Published 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
14 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-highbank<3.2.0-52.78
3.2.0-52.78
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-generic-pae<3.2.0-52.78
3.2.0-52.78
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-powerpc64-smp<3.2.0-52.78
3.2.0-52.78
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-omap<3.2.0-52.78
3.2.0-52.78
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-generic<3.2.0-52.78
3.2.0-52.78
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-powerpc-smp<3.2.0-52.78
3.2.0-52.78
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-52-virtual<3.2.0-52.78
3.2.0-52.78
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
Event History
Aug 20, 2013
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-1929-1?
Ubuntu 12.04 is the only affected version for the USN-1929-1 vulnerability.
4
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.
5
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.