USN-6231-1: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities

Published Jul 14, 2023
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Updated

It was discovered that the XFS file system implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly perform metadata validation when mounting certain images. An attacker could use this to specially craft a file system image that, when mounted, could cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2023-2124) It was discovered that the IP-VLAN network driver for the Linux kernel did not properly initialize memory in some situations, leading to an out-of- bounds write vulnerability. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-3090) It was discovered that the DVB Core driver in the Linux kernel did not properly handle locking events in certain situations. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (kernel deadlock). (CVE-2023-31084) It was discovered that the Ricoh R5C592 MemoryStick card reader driver in the Linux kernel contained a race condition during module unload, 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-2023-3141) Yang Lan discovered that the GFS2 file system implementation in the Linux kernel could attempt to dereference a null pointer in some situations. An attacker could use this to construct a malicious GFS2 image that, when mounted and operated on, could cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2023-3212)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel (OEM)

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·04:01 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:01 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-3212.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3212?

The severity of CVE-2023-3212 is not provided in the information provided.

3

How does CVE-2023-3212 affect the Linux kernel?

CVE-2023-3212 affects the XFS file system implementation in the Linux kernel.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-3212?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-3212 by specially crafting a file system image that, when mounted, could cause a denial of service (system crash).

5

What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2023-3212?

The recommended remedy for CVE-2023-3212 is to update to version 6.1.0.1016.16 of the linux-image-oem-22.04c package.

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