USN-2202-1: Linux kernel vulnerability

Reference Links

• https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-0196
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2197-1
• 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://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.5.0-49.74
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2202-1 (Advisory)

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2014-0196

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of USN-2202-1?

  USN-2202-1 has a high severity as it allows an unprivileged user to potentially crash the system or gain administrator privileges.

• How do I fix USN-2202-1?

  To fix USN-2202-1, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 3.5.0-49.74 for Ubuntu 12.10.

• Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-2202-1?

  USN-2202-1 affects Ubuntu 12.10 with specific kernel packages such as linux-image-3.5.0-49-generic.

• What kind of vulnerability is described in USN-2202-1?

  The vulnerability in USN-2202-1 is related to a flaw in the Linux kernel's pseudo tty (pty) device.

• Can USN-2202-1 lead to remote code execution?

  While USN-2202-1 does not explicitly mention remote code execution, it can lead to a denial of service or privilege escalation, which may be exploited.