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- USN-2197-1
USN-2197-1: Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerability
First published: Tue May 06 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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-363-ec2 | <2.6.32-363.77 | 2.6.32-363.77 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =10.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-0196
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2198-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2260-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2201-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2203-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2196-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2200-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2204-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2199-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2227-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2202-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ec2/2.6.32-363.77
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2197-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is USN-2197-1 related to a specific CVE?
Yes, USN-2197-1 is related to CVE-2014-0196.
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