USN-5163-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Published Nov 30, 2021
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Updated

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 Option USB High Speed Mobile device driver in the Linux kernel did not properly handle error conditions. A physically proximate attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-37159) 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)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:48 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:48 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-5163-1?

The vulnerability USN-5163-1 is considered to have a critical severity as it allows an attacker to potentially access sensitive kernel memory.

2

How do I fix USN-5163-1?

To fix USN-5163-1, you should upgrade to the latest patched version of the affected Linux kernel packages for your Ubuntu system.

3

Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-5163-1?

Ubuntu 20.04 is the affected version for the vulnerability USN-5163-1.

4

What components are impacted by USN-5163-1?

USN-5163-1 primarily impacts the SCTP implementation in the Linux kernel on Ubuntu systems.

5

Is there a known exploit for USN-5163-1?

As of the latest information, there are no publicly disclosed exploits for USN-5163-1, but it is advised to apply patches to mitigate risks.

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