Advisory Published

USN-2173-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

First published: Sat Apr 26 2014(Updated: )

A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's handling of the SCTP handshake. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2014-0101) An error was discovered in the Linux kernel's DCCP protocol support. A remote attacked could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2014-2523)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-386<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-lpia<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-ia64<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-versatile<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-server<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-powerpc64-smp<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-generic-pae<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-powerpc-smp<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-generic<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-virtual<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-sparc64-smp<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-powerpc<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-preempt<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-58-sparc64<2.6.32-58.120
2.6.32-58.120
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-2173-1?

    The severity of the vulnerability documented in USN-2173-1 is significant due to the potential for a denial of service leading to system crashes.

  • How do I fix USN-2173-1?

    To resolve the issues related to USN-2173-1, you need to upgrade to linux-image version 2.6.32-58.120 or later on Ubuntu 10.04.

  • What systems are affected by USN-2173-1?

    USN-2173-1 affects various Ubuntu 10.04 systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel packages.

  • What does USN-2173-1 exploit?

    USN-2173-1 exploits flaws in the Linux kernel's handling of the SCTP handshake and DCCP protocol, leading to potential system crashes.

  • Is it safe to use my system without fixing USN-2173-1?

    No, it is not safe to use your system without fixing USN-2173-1, as unpatched systems are at risk of remote denial of service attacks.

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