USN-3581-3: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities

Published Feb 23, 2018
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Updated

Mohamed Ghannam discovered that the IPv4 raw socket implementation in the Linux kernel contained a race condition leading to uninitialized pointer usage. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-17712) ChunYu Wang discovered that a use-after-free vulnerability existed in the SCTP protocol 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-2017-15115) Mohamed Ghannam discovered a use-after-free vulnerability in the DCCP protocol 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-2017-8824)

Affected Software

2 affected components
Linux Kernel
Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 2

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:26 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:26 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability in USN-3581-3?

The vulnerability in USN-3581-3 is a race condition leading to uninitialized pointer usage in the IPv4 raw socket implementation in the Linux kernel.

2

What is the impact of the vulnerability in USN-3581-3?

The vulnerability in USN-3581-3 could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.

3

How can I fix the vulnerability in USN-3581-3?

To fix the vulnerability in USN-3581-3, update the Linux kernel to version 4.13.0-1014.15 or later.

4

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by the vulnerability in USN-3581-3?

The vulnerability in USN-3581-3 affects Ubuntu 17.10.

5

Where can I find more information about the vulnerability in USN-3581-3?

You can find more information about the vulnerability in USN-3581-3 on the Ubuntu Security website.

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