USN-3423-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Published 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 Software
28 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-powerpc-smp<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-omap<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-powerpc-smp<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-generic-pae<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-highbank<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-pae<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-virtual<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-highbank<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-virtual<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-powerpc64-smp<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-generic<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-omap<3.2.0.131.145
3.2.0.131.145
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-3.2.0-131-powerpc64-smp<3.2.0-131.177
3.2.0-131.177
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
Event History
Sep 18, 2017
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is USN-3423-1.
2
What is the severity of USN-3423-1?
The severity of USN-3423-1 is not mentioned in the provided information.
3
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.
4
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3423-1?
USN-3423-1 affects Ubuntu 12.04.
5
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.