USN-4901-1: Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Adam Nichols discovered that heap overflows existed in the iSCSI subsystem in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-27365) It was discovered that the LIO SCSI target implementation in the Linux kernel performed insufficient identifier checking in certain XCOPY requests. An attacker with access to at least one LUN in a multiple backstore environment could use this to expose sensitive information or modify data. (CVE-2020-28374) Adam Nichols discovered that the iSCSI subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly restrict access to iSCSI transport handles. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or expose sensitive information (kernel pointer addresses). (CVE-2021-27363) Adam Nichols discovered that an out-of-bounds read existed in the iSCSI subsystem in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or expose sensitive information (kernel memory). (CVE-2021-27364)
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-3.13.0-185-genericto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.13.0-185.236~12.04.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/linux-image-generic-lts-trustyto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.13.0.185.170
Event History
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27365?
The severity of CVE-2021-27365 is high.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2021-27365?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2021-27365 by causing a denial of service (system crash) or possibly executing arbitrary code through heap overflows in the iSCSI subsystem in the Linux kernel.
What is the remedy for CVE-2021-27365 in Ubuntu 12.04 Trusty HWE?
The remedy for CVE-2021-27365 in Ubuntu 12.04 Trusty HWE is to update the package 'linux-image-3.13.0-185-generic' to version 3.13.0-185.236~12.04.1.
What other vulnerabilities are addressed in the same update as CVE-2021-27365?
The same update also addresses CVE-2021-27363 and CVE-2021-27364.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27365?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-27365 on the Ubuntu Security website: [link](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-27365).