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- USN-2180-1
USN-2180-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
First published: Sat Apr 26 2014(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in the Kernel Virtual Machine (KVM) subsystem of the Linux kernel. A guest OS user could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the host OS. (CVE-2014-0049) Al Viro discovered an error in how CIFS in the Linux kernel handles uncached write operations. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash), obtain sensitive information from kernel memory, or possibly gain privileges. (CVE-2014-0069)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.5.0-241-omap4 | <3.5.0-241.57 | 3.5.0-241.57 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-0049
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-0069
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2175-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2181-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2179-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2177-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2176-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2178-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2221-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2227-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ti-omap4/3.5.0-241.57
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2180-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2180-1?
The severity of USN-2180-1 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution on the host OS.
How do I fix USN-2180-1?
You can fix USN-2180-1 by upgrading to the fixed package version linux-image-3.5.0-241-omap4 version 3.5.0-241.57.
What systems are affected by USN-2180-1?
USN-2180-1 affects Ubuntu version 12.10 specifically with the linux-image-3.5.0-241-omap4 package.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-2180-1?
The vulnerability in USN-2180-1 was discovered by Al Viro in the Kernel Virtual Machine subsystem of the Linux kernel.
What type of exploitation is possible with USN-2180-1?
A guest OS user could exploit USN-2180-1 to execute arbitrary code on the host OS, compromising its security.
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