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- USN-2198-1
USN-2198-1: Linux kernel 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-3.2.0-61-omap | <3.2.0-61.93 | 3.2.0-61.93 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-61-powerpc-smp | <3.2.0-61.93 | 3.2.0-61.93 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-61-generic-pae | <3.2.0-61.93 | 3.2.0-61.93 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-61-virtual | <3.2.0-61.93 | 3.2.0-61.93 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-61-highbank | <3.2.0-61.93 | 3.2.0-61.93 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-61-generic | <3.2.0-61.93 | 3.2.0-61.93 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-61-powerpc64-smp | <3.2.0-61.93 | 3.2.0-61.93 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-0196
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2197-1
- 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/3.2.0-61.93
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2198-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2198-1?
The severity of USN-2198-1 is critical as it could allow an unprivileged user to cause a denial of service or gain administrator privileges.
How do I fix USN-2198-1?
To mitigate the USN-2198-1 vulnerability, update to a Linux kernel version of 3.2.0-61.93 or later for Ubuntu 12.04.
What systems are affected by USN-2198-1?
USN-2198-1 affects Ubuntu version 12.04 on various platforms including powerpc, generic, and virtual.
Can USN-2198-1 cause data loss?
While USN-2198-1 may not directly cause data loss, exploiting the vulnerability could lead to system crashes that may risk data integrity.
Is there a workaround for USN-2198-1?
The recommended action for USN-2198-1 is to apply the security updates rather than relying on a workaround.
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