USN-3250-2: Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerability
USN-3250-2: Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3250-2 29th March, 2017 linux-lts-trusty vulnerability A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Summary The system could be made to crash or run programs as an administrator. Software description linux-lts-trusty – Linux hardware enablement kernel from Trusty for Precise Details USN-3250-1 fixed a vulnerability in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 14.04LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the LinuxHardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 14.04 LTS for Ubuntu12.04 LTS. It was discovered that the xfrm framework for transforming packets in theLinux kernel did not properly validate data received from user space. Alocal attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash)or execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. Update instructions The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the [ more… ]