USN-5484-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Published Jun 16, 2022
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Updated

It was discovered that the Linux kernel did not properly restrict access to the kernel debugger when booted in secure boot environments. A privileged attacker could use this to bypass UEFI Secure Boot restrictions. (CVE-2022-21499) It was discovered that a race condition existed in the network scheduling subsystem of the Linux kernel, leading to a use-after-free vulnerability. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-39713) It was discovered that some Intel processors did not completely perform cleanup actions on multi-core shared buffers. A local attacker could possibly use this to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2022-21123) It was discovered that some Intel processors did not completely perform cleanup actions on microarchitectural fill buffers. A local attacker could possibly use this to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2022-21125) It was discovered that some Intel processors did not properly perform cleanup during specific special register write operations. A local attacker could possibly use this to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2022-21166)

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 vulnerability ID for this advisory?

The vulnerability ID for this advisory is USN-5484-1.

2

What is the severity of USN-5484-1?

The severity of USN-5484-1 is not specified in the given information.

3

What is the affected software for USN-5484-1?

The affected software for USN-5484-1 is Linux kernel version 14.04.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability in Ubuntu 14.04?

To fix the vulnerability in Ubuntu 14.04, update the Linux kernel to version 3.13.0.190.199 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following references: [CVE-2022-21123](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-21123), [CVE-2021-39713](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-39713), [CVE-2022-21166](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-21166).

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