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- USN-2235-1
USN-2235-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
First published: Thu Jun 05 2014(Updated: )
Pinkie Pie discovered a flaw in the Linux kernel's futex subsystem. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain administrative privileges. (CVE-2014-3153) A flaw was discovered in the vhost-net subsystem of the Linux kernel. Guest OS users could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (host OS crash). (CVE-2014-0055) Sasha Levin reported a bug in the Linux kernel's virtual memory management subsystem. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2014-3122)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-64-omap | <3.2.0-64.97 | 3.2.0-64.97 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-64-powerpc-smp | <3.2.0-64.97 | 3.2.0-64.97 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-64-powerpc64-smp | <3.2.0-64.97 | 3.2.0-64.97 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-64-highbank | <3.2.0-64.97 | 3.2.0-64.97 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-64-generic | <3.2.0-64.97 | 3.2.0-64.97 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-64-virtual | <3.2.0-64.97 | 3.2.0-64.97 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-64-generic-pae | <3.2.0-64.97 | 3.2.0-64.97 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-0055
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-3122
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-3153
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2236-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2223-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2224-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2225-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2228-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2260-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2240-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2234-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2239-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2233-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2241-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2237-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2238-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.2.0-64.97
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2235-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2235-1?
The severity of USN-2235-1 is significant due to the potential for an unprivileged local user to cause a denial of service or gain administrative privileges.
How do I fix USN-2235-1?
To fix USN-2235-1, update your Linux kernel to version 3.2.0-64.97 or later for Ubuntu 12.04.
What systems are affected by USN-2235-1?
USN-2235-1 affects various packages of the Linux kernel on Ubuntu 12.04 including linux-image-3.2.0-64-generic and others.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-2235-1?
The vulnerability in USN-2235-1 was discovered by Pinkie Pie.
What type of vulnerability is identified in USN-2235-1?
USN-2235-1 identifies a flaw in the futex subsystem of the Linux kernel, which can be exploited for denial of service or privilege escalation.
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