CWE
190
Advisory Published

USN-2036-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

First published: Tue Dec 03 2013(Updated: )

A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's KVM (kernel virtual machine). An administrative user in the guest OS could leverage this flaw to cause a denial of service in the host OS. (CVE-2012-2121) Multiple integer overflow flaws were discovered in the Alchemy LCD frame- buffer drivers in the Linux kernel. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to gain administrative privileges. (CVE-2013-4511)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-preempt<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-powerpc-smp<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-ia64<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-generic-pae<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-virtual<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-lpia<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-sparc64<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-386<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-sparc64-smp<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-generic<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-powerpc<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-powerpc64-smp<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-server<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-54-versatile<2.6.32-54.116
2.6.32-54.116
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-2036-1?

    The severity of USN-2036-1 is categorized as high due to its potential to cause denial of service on the host OS.

  • How do I fix USN-2036-1?

    To fix USN-2036-1, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 2.6.32-54.116 or later.

  • Which systems are affected by USN-2036-1?

    USN-2036-1 affects Ubuntu 10.04 systems running specific Linux kernel versions listed in the advisory.

  • What vulnerability does USN-2036-1 address?

    USN-2036-1 addresses multiple flaws in the Linux kernel's KVM that can be exploited by an administrative user in the guest OS.

  • Is it safe to continue using affected systems with USN-2036-1?

    Continuing to use affected systems without applying patches poses a significant risk of denial of service to the host OS.

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