SB2016101301 - Ubuntu update for Linux kernel (OMAP4) 

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SB2016101301 - Ubuntu update for Linux kernel (OMAP4)

Published: October 13, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016101301
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) “Use-after-free” error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6828)

The vulnerability allows local users to provoke a denial of service.

The vulnerability predicts TCP realization by a local user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to cause a denial of service.


2) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6136)

The vulnerability allows local users to interrupt system-call auditing.

The vulnerability exists due to parafunction of audit_log_single_execve_arg. By altering "double fetch" vulnerability, a local user can bypass set limitations and interrupt system-call auditing.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to interrupt system-call auditing and perform a race condition.


3) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6480)

The vulnerability allows local users to provoke a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to parafunction of ioctl_send_fib. By altering "double fetch" vulnerability, a local user can provoke a denial of service.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to cause a denial of service


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References