USN-2266-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Published Jul 5, 2014
·Updated
Andy Lutomirski discovered a flaw with the Linux kernel's ptrace syscall on x8664 processors. An attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (System Crash) or potential gain administrative privileges.
Affected Software
28 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-powerpc-smp<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-versatile<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-server<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-powerpc64-smp<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-lpia<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-386<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-generic-pae<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-sparc64-smp<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-preempt<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-sparc64<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-virtual<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-ia64<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-generic<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-62-powerpc<2.6.32-62.126
2.6.32-62.126
Ubuntu Ubuntu=10.04
Event History
Jul 5, 2014
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-2266-1?
The severity of USN-2266-1 is critical as it allows potential denial of service or unauthorized administrative privileges.
2
How do I fix USN-2266-1?
To fix USN-2266-1, update the Linux kernel to the version 2.6.32-62.126 or higher.
3
Which systems are affected by USN-2266-1?
USN-2266-1 affects Ubuntu 10.04 systems running specific packages of the Linux kernel.
4
What kind of attack does USN-2266-1 enable?
USN-2266-1 enables denial of service attacks or potential privilege escalation by exploiting a flaw in the ptrace syscall.
5
Is there a workaround for USN-2266-1 until I can update?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for USN-2266-1; immediate updating is recommended.