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- USN-2268-1
USN-2268-1: Linux kernel 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-3.2.0-65-highbank | <3.2.0-65.99 | 3.2.0-65.99 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-65-virtual | <3.2.0-65.99 | 3.2.0-65.99 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-65-powerpc64-smp | <3.2.0-65.99 | 3.2.0-65.99 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-65-generic-pae | <3.2.0-65.99 | 3.2.0-65.99 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-65-omap | <3.2.0-65.99 | 3.2.0-65.99 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-65-generic | <3.2.0-65.99 | 3.2.0-65.99 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-65-powerpc-smp | <3.2.0-65.99 | 3.2.0-65.99 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =12.04 |
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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-2267-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2273-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2284-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.2.0-65.99
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2268-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2268-1?
The severity of USN-2268-1 is considered high as it can lead to a denial of service or potential administrative privileges for attackers.
How do I fix USN-2268-1?
To fix USN-2268-1, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 3.2.0-65.99 or later on affected Ubuntu 12.04 systems.
Who discovered the flaw in USN-2268-1?
The flaw in USN-2268-1 was discovered by security researcher Andy Lutomirski.
What systems are affected by USN-2268-1?
USN-2268-1 affects Ubuntu 12.04 systems running various Linux kernel packages such as linux-image-3.2.0-65-generic and linux-image-3.2.0-65-highbank.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting USN-2268-1?
An attacker could exploit USN-2268-1 to cause a system crash or potentially gain administrative privileges on the affected system.
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