USN-6646-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Published Feb 20, 2024
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It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) subsystem of the Linux kernel, 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-2023-51780) It was discovered that a race condition existed in the Rose X.25 protocol implementation in the Linux kernel, 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-2023-51782) It was discovered that the netfilter connection tracker for netlink in the Linux kernel did not properly perform reference counting in some error conditions. A local attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion). (CVE-2023-7192)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel

Event History

May 9, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·09:59 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:59 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability USN-6646-1 about?

USN-6646-1 describes a race condition in the ATM subsystem of the Linux kernel that can lead to a use-after-free vulnerability.

2

What are the potential impacts of the vulnerability USN-6646-1?

The vulnerability USN-6646-1 can cause a denial of service by crashing the system or potentially allow execution of arbitrary code.

3

How do I fix the vulnerability USN-6646-1?

To fix vulnerability USN-6646-1, upgrade to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel provided by Ubuntu.

4

Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-6646-1?

USN-6646-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04 and earlier releases that utilize the vulnerable kernel versions.

5

Is there a workaround for the vulnerability USN-6646-1?

No specific workaround is recommended for vulnerability USN-6646-1 other than applying the security updates.

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