USN-5756-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Jann Horn discovered that the Linux kernel did not properly track memory allocations for anonymous VMA mappings in some situations, leading to potential data structure reuse. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-42703) It was discovered that a memory leak existed in the IPv6 implementation of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion). (CVE-2022-3524) It was discovered that a race condition existed in the Bluetooth subsystem in 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-2022-3564) It was discovered that the ISDN implementation of the Linux kernel contained a use-after-free vulnerability. A privileged user could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-3565) It was discovered that the TCP implementation in the Linux kernel contained a data race condition. An attacker could possibly use this to cause undesired behaviors. (CVE-2022-3566) It was discovered that the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel contained a data race condition. An attacker could possibly use this to cause undesired behaviors. (CVE-2022-3567) It was discovered that the Realtek RTL8152 USB Ethernet adapter driver in the Linux kernel did not properly handle certain error conditions. A local attacker with physical access could plug in a specially crafted USB device to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion). (CVE-2022-3594) It was discovered that a null pointer dereference existed in the NILFS2 file system implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2022-3621)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-5756-1?
The severity of USN-5756-1 is considered high due to the potential for a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-5756-1?
To fix USN-5756-1, you should upgrade to the recommended packages as specified in the advisory.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-5756-1?
USN-5756-1 affects multiple versions of Ubuntu 20.04 and 18.04, specifically those using specific kernel images.
What vulnerabilities does USN-5756-1 address?
USN-5756-1 addresses vulnerabilities that involve improper tracking of memory allocations in the Linux kernel.
Can USN-5756-1 lead to system crashes?
Yes, USN-5756-1 can potentially lead to system crashes due to its impact on memory allocation.