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- USN-3642-2
USN-3642-2: DPDK vulnerability
First published: Wed May 16 2018(Updated: )
USN-3642-1 fixed a vulnerability in DPDK. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 17.10. Original advisory details: Maxime Coquelin discovered that DPDK incorrectly handled guest physical ranges. A malicious guest could use this issue to possibly access sensitive information.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/dpdk | <17.05.2-0ubuntu1.1 | 17.05.2-0ubuntu1.1 |
| =17.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is USN-3642-2.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is DPDK vulnerability.
What was fixed in USN-3642-1 update?
USN-3642-1 fixed a vulnerability in DPDK that allowed a malicious guest to possibly access sensitive information by incorrectly handling guest physical ranges.
What version of Ubuntu is affected by this vulnerability?
Ubuntu 17.10 is affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, you need to update the dpdk package to version 17.05.2-0ubuntu1.1 or later.
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