USN-5977-1: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities

Published Mar 27, 2023
·
Updated

It was discovered that the Traffic-Control Index (TCINDEX) implementation in the Linux kernel contained 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-2023-1281) It was discovered that the KVM VMX implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly handle indirect branch prediction isolation between L1 and L2 VMs. An attacker in a guest VM could use this to expose sensitive information from the host OS or other guest VMs. (CVE-2022-2196) Thadeu Cascardo discovered that the iouring subsystem contained a double- free vulnerability in certain memory allocation error conditions. A local attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2023-1032)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel (OEM)

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:56 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:56 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is CVE-2023-1281.

2

What is the impact of the CVE-2023-1281 vulnerability?

The impact of the CVE-2023-1281 vulnerability is that a local attacker could cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.

3

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects Ubuntu version 22.04 with the Linux kernel version 6.0.0-1013.13 or linux-image-oem-22.04b version 6.0.0.1013.13.

4

What is the remedy for this vulnerability?

The remedy for this vulnerability is to update to Ubuntu version 22.04 with the Linux kernel version 6.0.0-1013.13 or linux-image-oem-22.04b version 6.0.0.1013.13.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Ubuntu Security Notices website: [CVE-2022-2196](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-2196), [CVE-2023-1032](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-1032), [CVE-2023-1281](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-1281).

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203