USN-2965-4: Linux kernel (Qualcomm Snapdragon) vulnerability
USN-2965-4: Linux kernel (Qualcomm Snapdragon) vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2965-4 6th May, 2016 linux-snapdragon vulnerability A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Summary Several security issues were fixed in the kernel. Software description linux-snapdragon – Linux kernel for Snapdragon Processors Details Jann Horn discovered that the extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF)implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly reference count filedescriptors, leading to a use-after-free. A local unprivileged attackercould use this to gain administrative privileges. Ralf Spenneberg discovered that the USB sound subsystem in the Linux kerneldid not properly validate USB device descriptors. An attacker with physicalaccess could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash).(CVE-2016-2184) Ralf Spenneberg discovered that the ATI Wonder Remote II USB driver in theLinux kernel did not properly validate USB device descriptors. An attackerwith physical access [ more… ]