USN-3836-2: Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities

Published Dec 4, 2018
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Updated

USN-3836-1 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. Jann Horn discovered that the Linux kernel mishandles mapping UID or GID ranges inside nested user namespaces in some situations. A local attacker could use this to bypass access controls on resources outside the namespace. (CVE-2018-18955) Philipp Wendler discovered that the overlayfs implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly verify the directory contents permissions from within a unprivileged user namespace. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive information (protected file names). (CVE-2018-6559)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel (HWE)

Event History

May 9, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·11:48 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:48 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is USN-3836-2?

USN-3836-2 is a security notice about Linux kernel vulnerabilities specifically for the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS operating system.

2

What vulnerabilities are fixed in USN-3836-2?

USN-3836-2 fixes vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, including CVE-2018-18955 and CVE-2018-6559.

3

Which version of the Linux kernel is affected by USN-3836-2?

USN-3836-2 affects the Linux kernel version 4.15.0-42.45~16.04.1.

4

How can I fix the vulnerabilities addressed in USN-3836-2?

To fix the vulnerabilities, update your Ubuntu 16.04 LTS operating system to version 4.15.0-42.45~16.04.1 of the Linux kernel.

5

Where can I find more information about USN-3836-2?

You can find more information about USN-3836-2 in the security notice provided by Ubuntu: <a href="https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3836-2">https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3836-2</a>.

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