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- USN-2240-1
USN-2240-1: 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) An information leak was discovered in the netfilter subsystem of the Linux kernel. An attacker could exploit this flaw to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory. (CVE-2014-2568) 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-3.13.0-29-generic | <3.13.0-29.53 | 3.13.0-29.53 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-29-generic-lpae | <3.13.0-29.53 | 3.13.0-29.53 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-29-lowlatency | <3.13.0-29.53 | 3.13.0-29.53 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-29-powerpc-e500 | <3.13.0-29.53 | 3.13.0-29.53 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-29-powerpc-e500mc | <3.13.0-29.53 | 3.13.0-29.53 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-29-powerpc-smp | <3.13.0-29.53 | 3.13.0-29.53 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-29-powerpc64-emb | <3.13.0-29.53 | 3.13.0-29.53 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-29-powerpc64-smp | <3.13.0-29.53 | 3.13.0-29.53 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-2568
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-3122
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-3153
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2260-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2239-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2241-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2235-1
- 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-2234-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2233-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2237-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2238-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.13.0-29.53
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2240-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2240-1?
The severity of USN-2240-1 is critical due to the potential for system crashes and unauthorized administrative access.
How do I fix USN-2240-1?
To fix USN-2240-1, upgrade to the Linux kernel version 3.13.0-29.53 or later.
What systems are affected by USN-2240-1?
USN-2240-1 affects Ubuntu 14.04 with the Linux kernel versions prior to 3.13.0-29.53.
Can USN-2240-1 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-2240-1 requires local access for exploitation.
What types of attacks can exploit USN-2240-1?
USN-2240-1 can be exploited for denial of service or to gain escalated privileges.
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