USN-3209-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
It was discovered that the generic SCSI block layer in the Linux kernel did not properly restrict write operations in certain situations. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-10088) Jim Mattson discovered that the KVM implementation in the Linux kernel mismanages the #BP and #OF exceptions. A local attacker in a guest virtual machine could use this to cause a denial of service (guest OS crash). (CVE-2016-9588) Andrey Konovalov discovered a use-after-free vulnerability in the DCCP implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain administrative privileges. (CVE-2017-6074)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this security advisory?
The vulnerability ID for this security advisory is CVE-2016-10088.
How does the vulnerability in the Linux kernel affect the system?
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly gain administrative privileges.
Which version of the Linux kernel is affected by this vulnerability?
The vulnerability affects Linux kernel versions 4.8.0.39.50 and earlier.
How can I fix the vulnerability in the Linux kernel?
To fix the vulnerability, update to Linux kernel version 4.8.0.39.50 or a later version.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
More information about this vulnerability can be found on the Ubuntu website.