USN-6324-1: Linux kernel (GKE) vulnerabilities
Daniel Moghimi discovered that some Intel(R) Processors did not properly clear microarchitectural state after speculative execution of various instructions. A local unprivileged user could use this to obtain to sensitive information. (CVE-2022-40982) Tavis Ormandy discovered that some AMD processors did not properly handle speculative execution of certain vector register instructions. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2023-20593) It was discovered that the universal 32bit network packet classifier implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly perform reference counting 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-2023-3609) It was discovered that the Quick Fair Queueing network scheduler implementation in the Linux kernel contained an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-3611) It was discovered that the network packet classifier with netfilter/firewall marks implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly handle reference counting, 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-2023-3776)
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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-2022-40982.
What processors are affected by this vulnerability?
Some Intel(R) Processors are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
A local unprivileged user could use this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
Update to the version 5.4.0-1075.79 of the linux-image-5.4.0-1075-gkeop package.
Is there any additional information available about this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability on the Ubuntu Security website.