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- USN-3311-1
USN-3311-1: libnl vulnerability
First published: Tue Jun 06 2017(Updated: )
It was discovered that libnl incorrectly handled memory when performing certain operations. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libnl to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libnl-3-200 | <3.2.29-0ubuntu2.1 | 3.2.29-0ubuntu2.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =17.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libnl-3-200 | <3.2.27-1ubuntu0.16.10.1 | 3.2.27-1ubuntu0.16.10.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libnl-3-200 | <3.2.27-1ubuntu0.16.04.1 | 3.2.27-1ubuntu0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libnl-3-200 | <3.2.21-1ubuntu4.1 | 3.2.21-1ubuntu4.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-0553
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3311-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libnl3/3.2.29-0ubuntu2.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libnl3/3.2.27-1ubuntu0.16.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libnl3/3.2.27-1ubuntu0.16.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libnl3/3.2.21-1ubuntu4.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3311-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3311-1?
USN-3311-1 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-3311-1?
To fix USN-3311-1, upgrade libnl-3-200 to the recommended versions listed in the advisory.
Who is affected by USN-3311-1?
Users of Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, 16.10, and 17.04 with specific versions of libnl-3-200 are affected by USN-3311-1.
What type of attack can exploit USN-3311-1?
A local attacker can exploit USN-3311-1 to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
When was USN-3311-1 published?
USN-3311-1 was published in October 2017.
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