USN-1684-1: Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerability
Publication date
10 January 2013
Overview
The system could be made to leak sensitive system information.
Releases
Packages
- linux-ec2 - Linux kernel for EC2
Details
A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's handling of script execution
when module loading is enabled. A local attacker could exploit this flaw to
cause a leak of kernel stack contents.
A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's handling of script execution
when module loading is enabled. A local attacker could exploit this flaw to
cause a leak of kernel stack contents.
Update instructions
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.04 lucid | linux-image-2.6.32-350-ec2 – 2.6.32-350.59 | ||
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