USN-5161-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ilja Van Sprundel discovered that the SCTP implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly perform size validations on incoming packets in some situations. An attacker could possibly use this to expose sensitive information (kernel memory). (CVE-2021-3655) It was discovered that the AMD Cryptographic Coprocessor (CCP) driver in the Linux kernel did not properly deallocate memory in some error conditions. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion). (CVE-2021-3744, CVE-2021-3764) It was discovered that the Aspeed Low Pin Count (LPC) Bus Controller implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly perform boundary checks in some situations, allowing out-of-bounds write access. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. In Ubuntu, this issue only affected systems running armhf kernels. (CVE-2021-42252)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-5161-1?
USN-5161-1 is classified as having a medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive kernel memory.
How do I fix USN-5161-1?
To fix USN-5161-1, update to the recommended kernel versions provided in the security notice.
Which systems are affected by USN-5161-1?
USN-5161-1 affects Ubuntu 21.04 running specific versions of the Linux kernel.
What is the impact of USN-5161-1?
The impact of USN-5161-1 could allow an attacker to access sensitive information from kernel memory.
Who discovered the vulnerability USN-5161-1?
The vulnerability addressed in USN-5161-1 was discovered by Ilja Van Sprundel.