USN-6707-2: Linux kernel (ARM laptop) vulnerabilities
Lonial Con discovered that the netfilter subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly handle element deactivation in certain cases, 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-2024-1085) Notselwyn discovered that the netfilter subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly handle verdict parameters in certain cases, 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-2024-1086) Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel. An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system. This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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ubuntu/linux-image-6.5.0-1012-laptopto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.5.0-1012.15 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/linux-image-laptop-23.10to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.5.0.1012.15 - Upgrade
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Linux kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch USN-6707-2
Event History
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6707-2?
USN-6707-2 is classified with high severity due to the potential for denial of service or remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-6707-2?
To fix USN-6707-2, upgrade to the recommended package version 6.5.0-1012.15 or higher for Ubuntu 23.10.
What are the potential impacts of USN-6707-2?
The potential impacts of USN-6707-2 include system crashes or execution of arbitrary code by a local attacker.
Who is affected by USN-6707-2?
Users running specific versions of Ubuntu 23.10 with the vulnerable Linux kernel are affected by USN-6707-2.
Can USN-6707-2 be exploited remotely?
USN-6707-2 requires local access to exploit, making it less of a risk for remote attacks.