USN-7179-3: Linux kernel (GKE) vulnerabilities
Andy Nguyen discovered that the Bluetooth L2CAP implementation in the Linux kernel contained a type-confusion error. A physically proximate remote attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2020-12351) Andy Nguyen discovered that the Bluetooth A2MP implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly initialize memory in some situations. A physically proximate remote attacker could use this to expose sensitive information (kernel memory). (CVE-2020-12352) Andy Nguyen discovered that the Bluetooth HCI event packet parser in the Linux kernel did not properly handle event advertisements of certain sizes, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. A physically proximate remote attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2020-24490) 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:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7179-3?
The severity of USN-7179-3 is high due to a potential denial of service or arbitrary code execution from a type-confusion error in the Bluetooth L2CAP implementation.
How do I fix USN-7179-3?
To fix USN-7179-3, update the Linux kernel to version 5.15.0-1072.78 or later if you are using Ubuntu 22.04.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-7179-3?
The vulnerability in USN-7179-3 was discovered by Andy Nguyen.
What types of attacks can USN-7179-3 enable?
USN-7179-3 can enable remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Which software versions are affected by USN-7179-3?
USN-7179-3 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel packages linux-image-5.15.0-1072-gke and linux-image-gke on Ubuntu 22.04.