USN-3762-2: Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
USN-3762-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. It was discovered that the VirtIO subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly initialize memory in some situations. A local attacker could use this to possibly expose sensitive information (kernel memory). (CVE-2018-1118) Seunghun Han discovered an information leak in the ACPI handling code in the Linux kernel when handling early termination of ACPI table loading. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive informal (kernel address locations). (CVE-2017-13695)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is USN-3762-2?
USN-3762-2 is a security notice for vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
What is the affected version of Ubuntu?
The affected version of Ubuntu is 16.04 LTS.
What is the remedy for this vulnerability?
The remedy for this vulnerability is to update the Linux kernel to version 4.15.0-34.37~16.04.1.
What are some of the vulnerabilities fixed by this update?
Some of the vulnerabilities fixed by this update include CVE-2017-13695 and CVE-2018-1118.
Where can I find more information about this security notice?
You can find more information about this security notice at the following links: [Link 1](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-13695), [Link 2](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-1118), [Link 3](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3762-1).