USN-6092-1: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Jordy Zomer and Alexandra Sandulescu discovered that the Linux kernel did not properly implement speculative execution barriers in usercopy functions in certain situations. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive information (kernel memory). (CVE-2023-0459) Xingyuan Mo discovered that the x86 KVM implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly initialize some data structures. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive information (kernel memory). (CVE-2023-1513) It was discovered that a use-after-free vulnerability existed in the iSCSI TCP implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2023-2162) It was discovered that the NET/ROM protocol implementation in the Linux kernel contained a race condition in some situations, 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-2023-32269) Duoming Zhou discovered that a race condition existed in the infrared receiver/transceiver driver in the Linux kernel, leading to a use-after- free vulnerability. A privileged attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-1118)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this advisory?
The vulnerability ID for this advisory is CVE-2023-0459.
How does the vulnerability in the Linux kernel impact Azure?
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to expose sensitive information (kernel memory) in certain situations.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected?
The Linux kernel versions 4.15.0-1165.180, 4.15.0.1165.133, 4.15.0-1165.180~16.04.1, 4.15.0.1165.149, 4.15.0-1165.180~14.04.1, and 4.15.0.1165.131 are affected.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Ubuntu 18.04?
To fix the vulnerability in Ubuntu 18.04, update the linux-image-4.15.0-1165-azure package to version 4.15.0-1165.180.
Are there any known exploits for this vulnerability?
No known exploits for this vulnerability have been reported.