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- USN-4351-1
USN-4351-1: Linux firmware vulnerability
First published: Wed May 06 2020(Updated: )
Eli Biham and Lior Neumann discovered that certain Bluetooth devices incorrectly validated key exchange parameters. An attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-firmware | <1.173.18 | 1.173.18 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/linux-firmware | <1.157.23 | 1.157.23 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5383
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4118-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4095-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4094-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4095-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-firmware/1.173.18
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-firmware/1.157.23
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4351-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux firmware vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Linux firmware vulnerability is USN-4351-1.
What does the Linux firmware vulnerability involve?
The Linux firmware vulnerability involves incorrect validation of key exchange parameters by certain Bluetooth devices.
How can an attacker exploit this Linux firmware vulnerability?
An attacker could exploit this Linux firmware vulnerability to potentially obtain sensitive information.
Which software versions are affected by this Linux firmware vulnerability?
This Linux firmware vulnerability affects Ubuntu Linux firmware versions 1.173.18 (for Ubuntu 18.04) and 1.157.23 (for Ubuntu 16.04).
How can I fix this Linux firmware vulnerability?
To fix this Linux firmware vulnerability, update your Ubuntu Linux firmware to version 1.173.18 (for Ubuntu 18.04) or version 1.157.23 (for Ubuntu 16.04).
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