USN-2197-1: Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerability
Published May 6, 2014
·Updated
A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's pseudo tty (pty) device. An unprivileged user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) or potentially gain administrator privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel (EC2)
Event History
May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·02:06 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:06 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-2197-1?
The severity of USN-2197-1 is high due to the potential for denial of service and privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix USN-2197-1?
To fix USN-2197-1, update to the patched version linux-image-2.6.32-363-ec2 2.6.32-363.77 or higher.
3
What systems are affected by USN-2197-1?
USN-2197-1 affects Ubuntu 10.04 with the specific kernel version 2.6.32-363-ec2.
4
Can an unprivileged user exploit USN-2197-1?
Yes, an unprivileged user can exploit the vulnerability in USN-2197-1 to cause a system crash or possibly gain administrator privileges.
5
Is USN-2197-1 related to a specific CVE?
Yes, USN-2197-1 is related to CVE-2014-0196.