USN-3419-2: Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities

Published Sep 18, 2017
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Updated

USN-3419-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 17.04. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 17.04 for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. 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 Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-35-generic<4.10.0-35.39~16.04.1
4.10.0-35.39~16.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-35-generic-lpae<4.10.0-35.39~16.04.1
4.10.0-35.39~16.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.10.0-35-lowlatency<4.10.0-35.39~16.04.1
4.10.0-35.39~16.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04

Event History

Sep 18, 2017
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-3419-2?

The severity of USN-3419-2 is not mentioned in the description.

2

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3419-2?

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is affected by USN-3419-2.

3

What is the remedy for USN-3419-2?

The remedy for USN-3419-2 is to update to version 4.10.0-35.39~16.04.1 of the Linux kernel.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for USN-3419-2?

USN-3419-2 is associated with CWE-119.

5

Where can I find more information about USN-3419-2?

You can find more information about USN-3419-2 on the Ubuntu security website.

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