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- USN-1997-1
USN-1997-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 22 2013(Updated: )
Dan Carpenter discovered an information leak in the HP Smart Array and Compaq SMART2 disk-array driver in the Linux kernel. 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-3.5.0-234-omap4 | <3.5.0-234.50 | 3.5.0-234.50 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-2147
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2023-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2020-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2017-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1999-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1994-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2018-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1996-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2016-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2015-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2050-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/3.5.0-234.50
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1997-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-1997-1?
USN-1997-1 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for information leakage.
How do I fix USN-1997-1?
To remediate USN-1997-1, you should update to the fixed linux-image-3.5.0-234-omap4 version or a later release.
What types of systems are affected by USN-1997-1?
USN-1997-1 affects Ubuntu 12.10 systems utilizing the HP Smart Array and Compaq SMART2 disk-array driver.
Is USN-1997-1 a remote vulnerability?
No, USN-1997-1 is not a remote vulnerability; it requires local access to exploit the information leak.
What should I do if I cannot update my system to fix USN-1997-1?
If you cannot update your system, consider restricting local user access to mitigate the risk associated with USN-1997-1.
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