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- USN-2528-1
USN-2528-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
First published: Thu Mar 12 2015(Updated: )
It was discovered that the Linux kernel's Infiniband subsystem did not properly sanitize its input parameters while registering memory regions from userspace. A local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) or to potentially gain administrative privileges.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-46-generic | <3.13.0-46.79 | 3.13.0-46.79 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-46-generic-lpae | <3.13.0-46.79 | 3.13.0-46.79 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-46-lowlatency | <3.13.0-46.79 | 3.13.0-46.79 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-46-powerpc-e500 | <3.13.0-46.79 | 3.13.0-46.79 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-46-powerpc-e500mc | <3.13.0-46.79 | 3.13.0-46.79 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-46-powerpc-smp | <3.13.0-46.79 | 3.13.0-46.79 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-46-powerpc64-emb | <3.13.0-46.79 | 3.13.0-46.79 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-46-powerpc64-smp | <3.13.0-46.79 | 3.13.0-46.79 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-8159
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2529-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2526-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2527-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2561-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2530-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2525-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.13.0-46.79
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2528-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2528-1?
The severity of USN-2528-1 is high due to the potential for denial of service or privilege escalation.
How do I fix USN-2528-1?
To fix USN-2528-1, you should upgrade to the kernel version 3.13.0-46.79 or later.
What systems are affected by USN-2528-1?
USN-2528-1 affects Ubuntu 14.04 with specific kernel packages including linux-image-3.13.0-46-generic.
Can USN-2528-1 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-2528-1 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of USN-2528-1?
The potential impacts of USN-2528-1 include system crashes and the possibility for local users to gain administrative privileges.
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