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- USN-1932-1
USN-1932-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
First published: Tue Aug 20 2013(Updated: )
Chanam Park reported a Null pointer flaw in the Linux kernel's Ceph client. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2013-1059) 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. (CVE-2013-2148) Jonathan Salwan discovered an information leak in the Linux kernel's cdrom driver. A local user can exploit this leak to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory if the CD-ROM drive is malfunctioning. (CVE-2013-2164) Kees Cook discovered a format string vulnerability in the Linux kernel's disk block layer. A local user with administrator privileges could exploit this flaw to gain kernel privileges. (CVE-2013-2851)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-39-generic | <3.5.0-39.60 | 3.5.0-39.60 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-39-powerpc-smp | <3.5.0-39.60 | 3.5.0-39.60 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-39-highbank | <3.5.0-39.60 | 3.5.0-39.60 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-39-powerpc64-smp | <3.5.0-39.60 | 3.5.0-39.60 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-39-omap | <3.5.0-39.60 | 3.5.0-39.60 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-1059
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2148
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2164
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2851
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1934-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1941-1
- 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-1942-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1931-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1929-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1930-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1912-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1913-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.5.0-39.60
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1932-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1932-1?
The severity of USN-1932-1 is significant, as it could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix USN-1932-1?
To fix USN-1932-1, you should upgrade to the linux-image package version 3.5.0-39.60 or later.
What systems are affected by USN-1932-1?
USN-1932-1 affects Ubuntu 12.10 systems running various linux-image packages.
What types of vulnerabilities does USN-1932-1 address?
USN-1932-1 addresses a null pointer dereference flaw and an information leak in the Linux kernel.
Who reported the vulnerabilities in USN-1932-1?
The vulnerabilities in USN-1932-1 were reported by Chanam Park.
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