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- USN-2044-1
USN-2044-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
First published: Tue Dec 03 2013(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's dm snapshot facility. A remote authenticated user could exploit this flaw to obtain sensitive information or modify/corrupt data. (CVE-2013-4299) Hannes Frederic Sowa discovered a flaw in the Linux kernel's UDP Fragmentation Offload (UFO). An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain administrative privileges. (CVE-2013-4470)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-236-omap4 | <3.5.0-236.52 | 3.5.0-236.52 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-4299
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-4470
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2046-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2041-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2067-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2042-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2066-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2045-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2043-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2016-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2040-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2015-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2050-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2049-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2234-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2069-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2073-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2233-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/3.5.0-236.52
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2044-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2044-1?
The severity of USN-2044-1 is considered high due to the potential for remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-2044-1?
To fix USN-2044-1, you should update the affected Linux kernel package to version 3.5.0-236.53 or later.
What systems are affected by USN-2044-1?
USN-2044-1 affects Ubuntu version 12.10 with the linux-image-3.5.0-236-omap4 package.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-2044-1?
The vulnerability in USN-2044-1 was discovered by Hannes Frederic Sowa.
What type of vulnerability is USN-2044-1?
USN-2044-1 is a security vulnerability in the Linux kernel's dm snapshot facility and UDP Fragmentation Offload (UFO).
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