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- USN-2252-1
USN-2252-1: Linux kernel (EC2) 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-366-ec2 | <2.6.32-366.80 | 2.6.32-366.80 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =10.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-3144
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-3145
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2261-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2286-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2259-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2251-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2264-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2263-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2288-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2290-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2262-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ec2/2.6.32-366.80
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2252-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2252-1?
The severity of USN-2252-1 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that could lead to system crashes.
How do I fix USN-2252-1?
To fix USN-2252-1, upgrade the affected Linux kernel to a version higher than 2.6.32-366.80.
What products are affected by USN-2252-1?
USN-2252-1 affects Ubuntu 10.04 with the linux-image-2.6.32-366-ec2 package.
Who can exploit USN-2252-1?
A local user can exploit USN-2252-1 by using crafted BPF instructions to trigger a denial of service.
What type of vulnerability is USN-2252-1?
USN-2252-1 is a bounds check error in the socket filter subsystem of the Linux kernel.
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