CWE
119
Advisory Published

USN-3419-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

First published: Mon Sep 18 2017(Updated: )

It was discovered that a buffer overflow existed in the Bluetooth stack of the Linux kernel when handling L2CAP configuration responses. A physically proximate attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2017-1000251) It was discovered that a buffer overflow existed in the Broadcom FullMAC WLAN driver in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-7541)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic<4.10.0.35.35
4.10.0.35.35
=17.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-35-generic<4.10.0-35.39
4.10.0-35.39
=17.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-35-lowlatency<4.10.0-35.39
4.10.0-35.39
=17.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-35-generic-lpae<4.10.0-35.39
4.10.0-35.39
=17.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lpae<4.10.0.35.35
4.10.0.35.35
=17.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-lowlatency<4.10.0.35.35
4.10.0.35.35
=17.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-raspi2<4.10.0.1018.19
4.10.0.1018.19
=17.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-1018-raspi2<4.10.0-1018.21
4.10.0-1018.21
=17.04

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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 CVE-2017-1000251.

  • How does the vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack of the Linux kernel impact the system?

    The vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack of the Linux kernel can cause a denial of service (system crash).

  • What is the remedy for the Linux kernel vulnerability?

    The remedy for the Linux kernel vulnerability is to update the linux-image-generic package to version 4.10.0.35.35 or higher.

  • Is Ubuntu 17.04 affected by this Linux kernel vulnerability?

    Yes, Ubuntu 17.04 is affected by this Linux kernel vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about this Linux kernel vulnerability?

    You can find more information about this Linux kernel vulnerability on the Ubuntu security website.

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