USN-3264-2: Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2017
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Updated

USN-3264-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 14.04 LTS for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Alexander Popov discovered that a race condition existed in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash).

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-117-generic<3.13.0-117.164~precise1
3.13.0-117.164~precise1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-117-generic-lpae<3.13.0-117.164~precise1
3.13.0-117.164~precise1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lpae-lts-trusty<3.13.0.117.108
3.13.0.117.108
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lts-trusty<3.13.0.117.108
3.13.0.117.108
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04

Event History

Apr 24, 2017
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is USN-3264-2.

2

What is the severity of USN-3264-2?

Please refer to the reference links provided for more information on the severity of USN-3264-2.

3

How do I fix USN-3264-2?

To fix USN-3264-2, update your Linux kernel to the recommended version mentioned in the reference links.

4

What is the affected software for USN-3264-2?

The affected software for USN-3264-2 is Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with specific Linux kernel versions.

5

Where can I find more information about USN-3264-2?

You can find more information about USN-3264-2 in the reference links provided.

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