Advisory Published

USN-2314-1: Linux kernel vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 13 2014(Updated: )

An flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's audit subsystem when auditing certain syscalls. A local attacker could exploit this flaw to obtain potentially sensitive single-bit values from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (OOPS).

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-33-generic<3.13.0-33.58
3.13.0-33.58
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-33-generic-lpae<3.13.0-33.58
3.13.0-33.58
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-33-lowlatency<3.13.0-33.58
3.13.0-33.58
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-33-powerpc-e500<3.13.0-33.58
3.13.0-33.58
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-33-powerpc-e500mc<3.13.0-33.58
3.13.0-33.58
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-33-powerpc-smp<3.13.0-33.58
3.13.0-33.58
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-33-powerpc64-emb<3.13.0-33.58
3.13.0-33.58
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=14.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-33-powerpc64-smp<3.13.0-33.58
3.13.0-33.58
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-2314-1?

    The severity of USN-2314-1 is considered critical due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive information or denial of service.

  • How do I fix USN-2314-1?

    To fix USN-2314-1, update your system to the linux-image version 3.13.0-33.58 or later.

  • Which software is affected by USN-2314-1?

    USN-2314-1 affects Ubuntu 14.04 systems running specific versions of linux-image packages.

  • What could an attacker do if they exploit USN-2314-1?

    An attacker could potentially extract sensitive single-bit values from kernel memory or trigger a denial of service.

  • Is USN-2314-1 specific to a certain OS?

    Yes, USN-2314-1 specifically pertains to vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel used in Ubuntu 14.04.

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