USN-3107-2: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerability
Published Oct 24, 2016
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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
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.8.0-1017-raspi2<4.8.0-1017.20
4.8.0-1017.20
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.10
Event History
Oct 24, 2016
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-3107-2?
USN-3107-2 has a high severity due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix USN-3107-2?
To fix USN-3107-2, upgrade to the fixed package version linux-image-4.8.0-1017.20.
3
Which systems are affected by USN-3107-2?
USN-3107-2 affects Ubuntu 16.10 systems using the specified Linux kernel version.
4
What type of vulnerability is USN-3107-2?
USN-3107-2 is a race condition vulnerability in the memory manager of the Linux kernel.
5
Can USN-3107-2 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-3107-2 can only be exploited by a local attacker with access to the system.