USN-2512-1: Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerabilities
First published: Thu Feb 26 2015(Updated: )
A race condition was discovered in the Linux kernel's key ring. A local user could cause a denial of service (memory corruption or panic) or possibly have unspecified impact via the keyctl commands. (CVE-2014-9529) A memory leak was discovered in the ISO 9660 CDROM file system when parsing rock ridge ER records. A local user could exploit this flaw to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted iso9660 image. (CVE-2014-9584)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-2.6.32-376-ec2 | <2.6.32-376.93 | 2.6.32-376.93 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =10.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-9529
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-9584
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2515-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2514-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2511-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2516-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2513-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2517-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2518-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ec2/2.6.32-376.93
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2512-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2512-1?
The severity of USN-2512-1 ranges from a denial of service to potential memory corruption or panic.
How do I fix USN-2512-1?
To fix USN-2512-1, upgrade your system to linux-image-2.6.32-376-ec2 version 2.6.32-376.93 or later.
What systems are affected by USN-2512-1?
USN-2512-1 affects Ubuntu 10.04 running the specified kernel version.
What issues does USN-2512-1 address?
USN-2512-1 addresses a race condition in the Linux kernel's key ring and a memory leak in the ISO 9660 CDROM file system.
Can USN-2512-1 lead to security risks?
Yes, the vulnerabilities in USN-2512-1 could lead to denial of service or other unspecified impacts if exploited.
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