Advisory Published

USN-2251-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

First published: Fri Jun 20 2014(Updated: )

A bounds check error was discovered in the socket filter subsystem of the Linux kernel. A local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted BPF instructions. (CVE-2014-3144) A remainder calculation error was discovered in the socket filter subsystem of the Linux kernel. A local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted BPF instructions. (CVE-2014-3145)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-powerpc-smp<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-versatile<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-server<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-powerpc64-smp<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-lpia<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-386<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-generic-pae<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-sparc64-smp<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-preempt<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-sparc64<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-virtual<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-ia64<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-generic<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-powerpc<2.6.32-62.125
2.6.32-62.125
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=10.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-2251-1?

    The severity of USN-2251-1 is categorized as high due to the potential for denial of service.

  • How do I fix USN-2251-1?

    To fix USN-2251-1, update your Ubuntu system to version 2.6.32-62.125 or later.

  • Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-2251-1?

    Ubuntu 10.04 with kernel version prior to 2.6.32-62.125 is affected by USN-2251-1.

  • What vulnerability does USN-2251-1 address?

    USN-2251-1 addresses a bounds check error and a remainder calculation error in the socket filter subsystem of the Linux kernel.

  • Can a remote attacker exploit USN-2251-1?

    USN-2251-1 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by a local user with access to the system.

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