USN-5977-1: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is CVE-2023-1281.
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.
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.
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.
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).