CWE
119
Advisory Published

USN-3423-1: Linux kernel vulnerability

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).

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-powerpc-smp<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-omap<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-powerpc-smp<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-generic-pae<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-highbank<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-pae<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-virtual<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-highbank<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-powerpc64-smp<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-generic<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-omap<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-powerpc64-smp<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0=12.04

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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 USN-3423-1.

  • What is the severity of USN-3423-1?

    The severity of USN-3423-1 is not mentioned in the provided information.

  • How can a physically proximate attacker exploit USN-3423-1?

    A physically proximate attacker can exploit USN-3423-1 by causing a denial of service through a buffer overflow in the Bluetooth stack.

  • Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3423-1?

    USN-3423-1 affects Ubuntu 12.04.

  • How can I fix USN-3423-1 on Ubuntu 12.04?

    To fix USN-3423-1 on Ubuntu 12.04, update to the specified Linux kernel version mentioned in the provided information.

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