USN-6648-2: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities

Published Feb 28, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that a race condition existed in the AppleTalk networking 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-2023-51781) Zhenghan Wang discovered that the generic ID allocator implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly check for null bitmap when releasing IDs. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2023-6915) Robert Morris discovered that the CIFS network file system implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly validate certain server commands fields, leading to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly expose sensitive information. (CVE-2024-0565) Jann Horn discovered that the TLS subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly handle spliced messages, 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-2024-0646)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel (Azure)

Event History

May 9, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·08:38 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:38 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6648-2?

The severity of USN-6648-2 is high, indicating a significant risk of denial of service or possible arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix USN-6648-2?

To fix USN-6648-2, update to the latest recommended kernel versions for your Ubuntu system.

3

What causes the USN-6648-2 vulnerability?

The USN-6648-2 vulnerability is caused by a race condition in the AppleTalk networking subsystem of the Linux kernel.

4

Is the USN-6648-2 vulnerability exploitable by remote attackers?

No, the USN-6648-2 vulnerability requires local access to exploit it.

5

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6648-2?

USN-6648-2 affects Ubuntu versions 18.04 and 20.04 using specific kernel packages.

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