USN-3327-1: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerability
It was discovered that the stack guard page for processes in the Linux kernel was not sufficiently large enough to prevent overlapping with the heap. An attacker could leverage this with another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code and gain administrative privileges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is USN-3327-1.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'USN-3327-1: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerability'.
What is the description of this vulnerability?
The stack guard page for processes in the Linux kernel was not sufficiently large enough to prevent overlapping with the heap, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain administrative privileges.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Ubuntu 16.10 with Linux kernel version 4.8.0-1040.44 (linux-image-4.8.0-1040-raspi2) and 4.8.0.1040.44 (linux-image-raspi2).
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [USN-3335-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3335-2) and [USN-3331-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3331-1).