USN-6072-1: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities

Published May 10, 2023
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Updated

It was discovered that the Traffic-Control Index (TCINDEX) implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly perform filter deactivation in some situations. A local attacker could possibly use this to gain elevated privileges. Please note that with the fix for this CVE, kernel support for the TCINDEX classifier has been removed. (CVE-2023-1829) Lin Ma discovered a race condition in the iouring subsystem in the Linux kernel, leading to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2023-0468) It was discovered that the OverlayFS implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly handle copy up operation in some conditions. A local attacker could possibly use this to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2023-0386) It was discovered that a race condition existed in the Xen transport layer implementation for the 9P file system protocol in the Linux kernel, leading to a use-after-free vulnerability. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (guest crash) or expose sensitive information (guest kernel memory). (CVE-2023-1859) Kyle Zeng discovered that the ATM VC queuing discipline implementation in the Linux kernel contained a type confusion vulnerability in some situations. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2023-23455) Lianhui Tang discovered that the MPLS implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly handle certain sysctl allocation failure conditions, leading to a double-free vulnerability. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-26545)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel (OEM)

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6072-1?

The severity of USN-6072-1 is moderate.

2

How do I fix USN-6072-1?

To fix USN-6072-1, update to the recommended version of the Linux kernel.

3

What is Traffic-Control Index (TCINDEX) implementation?

Traffic-Control Index (TCINDEX) is an implementation in the Linux kernel used for filter deactivation.

4

How can a local attacker exploit USN-6072-1?

A local attacker can exploit USN-6072-1 to gain elevated privileges.

5

Where can I find more information about USN-6072-1?

You can find more information about USN-6072-1 at the Ubuntu Security Advisory page linked in the references.

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