USN-1538-1: Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities
14 August 2012
Several security issues were fixed in the kernel.
Releases
Packages
- linux-lts-backport-natty - Linux kernel backport from Natty
Details
An error was discovered in the Linux kernel's network TUN/TAP device
implementation. A local user with access to the TUN/TAP interface (which is
not available to unprivileged users until granted by a root user) could
exploit this flaw to crash the system or potential gain administrative
privileges. (CVE-2012-2136)
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS)
protocol implementation. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2012-2372)
An error was discovered in the Linux kernel's memory subsystem (hugetlb).
An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of
service (crash the system). (CVE-2012-2390)
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu 10.04
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linux-image-2.6.38-15-generic
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2.6.38-15.65~lucid1
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linux-image-2.6.38-15-virtual
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2.6.38-15.65~lucid1
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linux-image-2.6.38-15-generic-pae
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2.6.38-15.65~lucid1
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linux-image-2.6.38-15-server
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2.6.38-15.65~lucid1
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make
all the necessary changes.