USN-7173-3: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi) vulnerabilities

Published Jan 15, 2025
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Updated

Ziming Zhang discovered that the DRM driver for VMware Virtual GPU did not properly handle certain error conditions, leading to a NULL pointer dereference. A local attacker could possibly trigger this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2022-38096) 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

1 affected component
Raspberry Pi Linux kernel

Event History

May 13, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:14 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:14 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7173-3?

The severity of USN-7173-3 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix USN-7173-3?

To fix USN-7173-3, upgrade to the Linux image versions 5.4.0-1121.133~18.04.1 or 5.4.0.1121.133~18.04.1.

3

Which systems are affected by USN-7173-3?

USN-7173-3 affects Ubuntu 18.04 with specific versions of the Linux image packages.

4

What causes the vulnerability USN-7173-3?

The vulnerability USN-7173-3 is caused by the DRM driver for VMware Virtual GPU not handling certain error conditions effectively.

5

Can USN-7173-3 be exploited remotely?

No, USN-7173-3 requires local attacker access to trigger the vulnerability.

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