CVE-2012-0028
Publication date 4 January 2012
Last updated 24 July 2024
Ubuntu priority
The robust futex implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28 does not properly handle processes that make exec system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges by writing to a memory location in a child process.
From the Ubuntu Security Team
A flaw was found in how the linux kernel handles user-space held futexs. An unprivileged user could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service or possibly elevate privileges.
Status
Package | Ubuntu Release | Status |
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linux | ||
linux-armadaxp | ||
linux-ec2 | ||
linux-fsl-imx51 | ||
linux-lts-backport-maverick | ||
linux-lts-backport-natty | ||
linux-lts-backport-oneiric | ||
linux-lts-quantal | ||
linux-lts-raring | ||
linux-mvl-dove | ||
linux-ti-omap4 | ||
Patch details
Package | Patch details |
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linux |
References
Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)
- USN-1390-1
- Linux kernel vulnerabilities
- 6 March 2012