USN-2037-1: Linux kernel (EC2) 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-359-ec2 | <2.6.32-359.72 | 2.6.32-359.72 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =10.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2121
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-4511
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1474-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1457-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1476-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1470-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1472-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1473-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1471-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1577-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2036-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2071-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2075-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2067-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2074-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2069-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2076-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2073-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2068-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2066-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2070-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2072-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ec2/2.6.32-359.72
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2037-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2037-1?
USN-2037-1 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service in the host operating system.
How do I fix USN-2037-1?
To fix USN-2037-1, update your Ubuntu system to the latest kernel version or apply the available patches.
Who is affected by USN-2037-1?
USN-2037-1 affects users running Ubuntu 10.04 with the linux-image-2.6.32-359-ec2 package.
What type of vulnerability is USN-2037-1?
USN-2037-1 is a denial of service vulnerability located in the KVM component of the Linux kernel.
What is the CVE associated with USN-2037-1?
The CVE associated with USN-2037-1 is CVE-2012-2121.
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