USN-1999-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability

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-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://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1997-1
• https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/3.5.0-234.50
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1999-1 (Advisory)

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2013-2147

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of USN-1999-1?

  The severity of USN-1999-1 is considered to be high due to the potential for local users to exploit the vulnerability and gain access to sensitive kernel memory.

• How do I fix USN-1999-1?

  To fix USN-1999-1, update the affected Linux kernel package to version 3.5.0-234.50 or later.

• Who is affected by USN-1999-1?

  Users running Ubuntu 13.04 with the linux-image-3.5.0-234-omap4 package are affected by USN-1999-1.

• What type of vulnerability is USN-1999-1?

  USN-1999-1 is an information leak vulnerability in the HP Smart Array and Compaq SMART2 disk-array driver in the Linux kernel.

• Can USN-1999-1 be exploited remotely?

  No, USN-1999-1 can only be exploited by a local user who has access to the system.