USN-3106-4: Linux kernel (Qualcomm Snapdragon) vulnerability
First published: Thu Oct 20 2016(Updated: )
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the memory manager of the Linux kernel when handling copy-on-write breakage of private read-only memory mappings. A local attacker could use this to gain administrative privileges.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-1032-snapdragon | <4.4.0-1032.36 | 4.4.0-1032.36 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-5195
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3106-2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3106-3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3106-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3105-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3105-2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3107-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3107-2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3104-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3104-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-snapdragon/4.4.0-1032.36
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3106-4 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3106-4?
The severity of USN-3106-4 is considered high due to the potential for local attackers to gain administrative privileges.
How do I fix USN-3106-4?
To fix USN-3106-4, update your Linux kernel to version 4.4.0-1032.36 or later.
What systems are affected by USN-3106-4?
USN-3106-4 affects Ubuntu 16.04 with the linux-image-4.4.0-1032-snapdragon package.
Who discovered the vulnerability named USN-3106-4?
The vulnerability USN-3106-4 was discovered internally and is related to a race condition in the memory manager of the Linux kernel.
Can USN-3106-4 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-3106-4 requires local access to the system for exploitation.
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