USN-6092-1: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities

Published May 18, 2023
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Updated

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)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel (Azure)

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 vulnerability ID for this advisory?

The vulnerability ID for this advisory is CVE-2023-0459.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Are there any known exploits for this vulnerability?

No known exploits for this vulnerability have been reported.

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