USN-2738-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 09 2015(Updated: )
It was discovered that an integer overflow error existed in the SCSI generic (sg) driver in the Linux kernel. A local attacker with write permission to a SCSI generic device could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or potentially escalate their privileges.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-28-lowlatency | <3.19.0-28.30 | 3.19.0-28.30 |
| =15.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-28-powerpc64-emb | <3.19.0-28.30 | 3.19.0-28.30 |
| =15.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-28-powerpc-smp | <3.19.0-28.30 | 3.19.0-28.30 |
| =15.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-28-generic-lpae | <3.19.0-28.30 | 3.19.0-28.30 |
| =15.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-28-generic | <3.19.0-28.30 | 3.19.0-28.30 |
| =15.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-28-powerpc-e500mc | <3.19.0-28.30 | 3.19.0-28.30 |
| =15.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-28-powerpc64-smp | <3.19.0-28.30 | 3.19.0-28.30 |
| =15.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-5707
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2734-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2750-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2733-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2759-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2760-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2737-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.19.0-28.30
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2738-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is USN-2738-1.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability can cause a denial of service (system crash) or potentially escalate privileges.
Which version of the Linux kernel is affected by this vulnerability?
The Linux kernel version 3.19.0-28.30 is affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix this vulnerability in Ubuntu?
To fix this vulnerability in Ubuntu, update the linux-image-3.19.0-28 packages to version 3.19.0-28.30.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Ubuntu website using the provided references.
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