USN-3329-1: Linux kernel (GKE) vulnerability
Published Jun 22, 2017
·Updated
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
Affected Software
1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel (GKE)
Event History
May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:31 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:31 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is USN-3329-1.
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What is the severity of USN-3329-1?
The severity of USN-3329-1 is high.
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How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging it with another vulnerability to execute arbitrary code and gain administrative privileges.
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Which version of Ubuntu is affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects Ubuntu version 16.04.
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How can I fix USN-3329-1?
To fix USN-3329-1, update the affected package to version 4.4.0-1016.16 or later.