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- USN-2267-1
USN-2267-1: Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerability
First published: Sat Jul 05 2014(Updated: )
Andy Lutomirski discovered a flaw with the Linux kernel's ptrace syscall on x86_64 processors. An attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (System Crash) or potential gain administrative privileges.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-366-ec2 | <2.6.32-366.81 | 2.6.32-366.81 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =10.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-4699
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2270-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2274-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2266-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2269-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2271-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2272-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2273-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2268-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2284-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ec2/2.6.32-366.81
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2267-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2267-1?
The severity of USN-2267-1 is high, as it can cause a denial of service or allow potential administrative privilege escalation.
How do I fix USN-2267-1?
To fix USN-2267-1, update your system to the linux-image-2.6.32-366-ec2 package version 2.6.32-366.81 or later.
What versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-2267-1?
USN-2267-1 affects Ubuntu 10.04 users who are running specific versions of the Linux kernel.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-2267-1?
The vulnerability in USN-2267-1 was discovered by researcher Andy Lutomirski.
What impact does USN-2267-1 have on systems?
Systems affected by USN-2267-1 may experience crashes and may be exposed to unauthorized administrative access.
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