Advisory Published

USN-2762-1: Linux kernel vulnerability

First published: Mon Oct 05 2015(Updated: )

Dmitry Vyukov discovered that the Linux kernel did not properly initialize IPC object state in certain situations. A local attacker could use this to escalate their privileges, expose confidential information, or cause a denial of service (system crash).

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-30-powerpc64-smp<3.19.0-30.34
3.19.0-30.34
=15.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-30-generic<3.19.0-30.34
3.19.0-30.34
=15.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-30-powerpc64-emb<3.19.0-30.34
3.19.0-30.34
=15.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-30-powerpc-smp<3.19.0-30.34
3.19.0-30.34
=15.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-30-generic-lpae<3.19.0-30.34
3.19.0-30.34
=15.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-30-lowlatency<3.19.0-30.34
3.19.0-30.34
=15.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.19.0-30-powerpc-e500mc<3.19.0-30.34
3.19.0-30.34
=15.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability in USN-2762-1?

    The vulnerability in USN-2762-1 is a Linux kernel vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges, expose confidential information, or cause a denial of service (system crash).

  • How does the Linux kernel vulnerability in USN-2762-1 occur?

    The Linux kernel vulnerability in USN-2762-1 occurs due to improper initialization of IPC object state in certain situations.

  • Which software versions are affected by USN-2762-1?

    The software versions affected by USN-2762-1 are Ubuntu 15.04 with Linux kernel version 3.19.0-30.34.

  • How can the Linux kernel vulnerability in USN-2762-1 be exploited?

    The Linux kernel vulnerability in USN-2762-1 can be exploited by a local attacker to escalate privileges, expose confidential information, or cause a denial of service (system crash).

  • Where can I find more information about USN-2762-1?

    More information about USN-2762-1 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-7613), [Link 2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2761-1), [Link 3](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2796-1)

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