USN-3657-1: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities
It was discovered that the netlink subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly restrict observations of netlink messages to the appropriate net namespace. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive information (kernel netlink traffic). (CVE-2017-17449) Tuba Yavuz discovered that a double-free error existed in the USBTV007 driver of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-17975) It was discovered that a race condition existed in the Device Mapper component of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2017-18203) It was discovered that an infinite loop could occur in the madvise(2) implementation in the Linux kernel in certain circumstances. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system hang). (CVE-2017-18208) Silvio Cesare discovered a buffer overwrite existed in the NCPFS implementation in the Linux kernel. A remote attacker controlling a malicious NCPFS server could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-8822)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this advisory?
The vulnerability ID for this advisory is CVE-2017-17449.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-17449?
CVE-2017-17449 allows a local attacker to expose sensitive information by observing kernel netlink traffic.
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects Ubuntu 17.10 with the Linux kernel version linux-image-4.13.0-1020-raspi2 up to 4.13.0-1020.21.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, the fix for this vulnerability is to upgrade the Linux kernel to version 4.13.0-1020.21 for linux-image-4.13.0-1020-raspi2.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [CVE-2017-17449](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17449), [CVE-2017-17975](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17975), [CVE-2017-18203](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-18203).