USN-3485-2: Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities

Published Nov 21, 2017
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Updated

USN-3485-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ALSA subsystem of the Linux kernel when creating and deleting a port via ioctl(). A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15265) Eric Biggers discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but is uninstantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15299) It was discovered that a race condition existed in the packet fanout implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15649) Eric Biggers discovered a race condition in the key management subsystem of the Linux kernel around keys in a negative state. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15951) Andrey Konovalov discovered a use-after-free vulnerability in the USB serial console driver in the Linux kernel. A physically proximate attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-16525) Andrey Konovalov discovered that the Ultra Wide Band driver in the Linux kernel did not properly check for an error condition. A physically proximate attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-16526) Andrey Konovalov discovered that the ALSA subsystem in the Linux kernel contained a use-after-free vulnerability. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-16527) Andrey Konovalov discovered that the ALSA subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly validate USB audio buffer descriptors. A physically proximate attacker could use this cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-16529) Andrey Konovalov discovered that the USB unattached storage driver in the Linux kernel contained out-of-bounds error when handling alternative settings. A physically proximate attacker could use to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-16530) Andrey Konovalov discovered that the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly validate USB interface association descriptors. A physically proximate attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2017-16531) Andrey Konovalov discovered that the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly validate USB HID descriptors. A physically proximate attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2017-16533) Andrey Konovalov discovered that the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly validate CDC metadata. A physically proximate attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-16534) Andrey Konovalov discovered that the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly validate USB BOS metadata. A physically proximate attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2017-16535)

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-101-generic<4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-101-generic-lpae<4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-101-lowlatency<4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-101-powerpc-e500mc<4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-101-powerpc-smp<4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-101-powerpc64-emb<4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-101-powerpc64-smp<4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04

Event History

Nov 21, 2017
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-3485-2?

The severity of USN-3485-2 is moderate.

2

What is the affected software for USN-3485-2?

The affected software for USN-3485-2 is the Linux kernel version 4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.

3

How do I fix USN-3485-2?

To fix USN-3485-2, update your system to the latest Linux kernel version 4.4.0-101.124~14.04.1 for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.

4

What vulnerabilities are fixed by USN-3485-2?

USN-3485-2 fixes multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, including CVE-2017-15265, CVE-2017-15299, and CVE-2017-15649.

5

Where can I find more information about USN-3485-2?

You can find more information about USN-3485-2 on the Ubuntu Security Notices website.

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