USN-6603-1: Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
It was discovered that the CIFS network file system implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly validate the server frame size in certain situation, leading to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. An attacker could use this to construct a malicious CIFS image that, when operated on, could cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly expose sensitive information. (CVE-2023-6606) Budimir Markovic, Lucas De Marchi, and Pengfei Xu discovered that the perf subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly validate all event sizes when attaching new events, leading to 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-2023-6931) It was discovered that the IGMP protocol implementation in the Linux kernel contained a race condition, 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-2023-6932)
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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ubuntu/linux-image-4.4.0-1165-awsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in Ubuntu Pro - Upgrade
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ubuntu/linux-image-awsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6603-1?
The severity of USN-6603-1 is high due to the potential for an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-6603-1?
To fix USN-6603-1, update to the recommended packages: linux-image-4.4.0-1165.180 or linux-image-4.4.0.1165.169.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-6603-1?
USN-6603-1 addresses the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the CIFS network file system implementation.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-6603-1?
Ubuntu 16.04 is affected by USN-6603-1.
What is the exploit potential of USN-6603-1?
An attacker could exploit USN-6603-1 to manipulate server communication using a malicious CIFS image.