USN-3404-1: Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Aug 28, 2017
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Updated

A reference count bug was discovered in the Linux kernel ipx protocol stack. A local attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service or possibly other unspecified problems.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-33-generic<4.10.0-33.37
4.10.0-33.37
Ubuntu Ubuntu=17.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lpae<4.10.0.33.33
4.10.0.33.33
Ubuntu Ubuntu=17.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-33-lowlatency<4.10.0-33.37
4.10.0-33.37
Ubuntu Ubuntu=17.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-1016-raspi2<4.10.0-1016.19
4.10.0-1016.19
Ubuntu Ubuntu=17.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic<4.10.0.33.33
4.10.0.33.33
Ubuntu Ubuntu=17.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-33-generic-lpae<4.10.0-33.37
4.10.0-33.37
Ubuntu Ubuntu=17.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency<4.10.0.33.33
4.10.0.33.33
Ubuntu Ubuntu=17.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-raspi2<4.10.0.1016.17
4.10.0.1016.17
Ubuntu Ubuntu=17.04

Event History

Aug 28, 2017
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Linux kernel vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is USN-3404-1.

2

What is the description of USN-3404-1?

A reference count bug was discovered in the Linux kernel ipx protocol stack. A local attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service or possibly other unspecified problems.

3

What software is affected by USN-3404-1?

The affected software includes Ubuntu version 17.04 with Linux kernel versions 4.10.0-33.37, 4.10.0.33.33, 4.10.0-33-lowlatency, 4.10.0-1016.19, 4.10.0.33.33, 4.10.0-33-generic-lpae, 4.10.0.33.33, 4.10.0.1016.17.

4

How severe is USN-3404-1?

The severity of USN-3404-1 is not specified, but it could potentially cause a denial of service or other unspecified problems.

5

How do I fix USN-3404-1?

To fix USN-3404-1, update to the recommended Linux kernel versions specified in the Ubuntu security notices linked in the references.

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