USN-6926-2: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Published Aug 1, 2024
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Updated

黄思聪 discovered that the NFC Controller Interface (NCI) implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly handle certain memory allocation failure conditions, leading to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2023-46343) It was discovered that a race condition existed in the Bluetooth subsystem in the Linux kernel when modifying certain settings values through debugfs. A privileged local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2024-24857, CVE-2024-24858, CVE-2024-24859) Chenyuan Yang discovered that the Unsorted Block Images (UBI) flash device volume management subsystem did not properly validate logical eraseblock sizes in certain situations. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2024-25739) Supraja Sridhara, Benedict Schlüter, Mark Kuhne, Andrin Bertschi, and Shweta Shinde discovered that the Confidential Computing framework in the Linux kernel for x86 platforms did not properly handle 32-bit emulation on TDX and SEV. An attacker with access to the VMM could use this to cause a denial of service (guest crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-25744) 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

9 affected componentsFixes available
Ubuntu Linux kernel
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.15.0-1179-azure<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure-lts-18.04<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-4.15.0-1179-azure<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/linux-image-azure<Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-4.15.0-1179-azure to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-azure-lts-18.04 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/linux-image-azure to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in Ubuntu Pro
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-6926-2

Event History

Aug 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6926-2?

USN-6926-2 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service due to null pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix USN-6926-2?

To fix USN-6926-2, upgrade to the recommended kernel versions provided in the advisory.

3

What systems are affected by USN-6926-2?

USN-6926-2 affects Ubuntu 14.04 and 18.04 systems with specific kernel versions mentioned in the advisory.

4

Can USN-6926-2 be exploited remotely?

No, USN-6926-2 requires local access for exploitation as it is a local denial of service vulnerability.

5

What are the consequences of not addressing USN-6926-2?

Failing to address USN-6926-2 may lead to stability issues and potential denial of service on affected systems.

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