USN-2616-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Alexandre Oliva reported a race condition flaw in the btrfs file system's handling of extended attributes (xattrs). A local attacker could exploit this flaw to bypass ACLs and potentially escalate privileges. (CVE-2014-9710) A memory corruption issue was discovered in AES decryption when using the Intel AES-NI accelerated code path. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash) or potentially escalate privileges on Intel base machines with AEC-GCM mode IPSec security association. (CVE-2015-3331) A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's IPv4 networking when using TCP fast open to initiate a connection. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2015-3332)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-2616-1?
The severity of USN-2616-1 is classified as high due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix USN-2616-1?
To fix USN-2616-1, you should update to the latest kernel version 3.16.0-38.52 or newer.
What products are affected by USN-2616-1?
USN-2616-1 affects various packages in Ubuntu 14.10, including linux-image-3.16.0-38-generic and linux-image-3.16.0-38-powerpc.
What is the cause of the vulnerability in USN-2616-1?
The vulnerability in USN-2616-1 is caused by a race condition in the btrfs file system's handling of extended attributes.
Can USN-2616-1 be exploited remotely?
USN-2616-1 is a local vulnerability, meaning an attacker would need local access to exploit it.