Summary
Ubuntu Update for Linux kernel vulnerabilities USN-1507-1
Solution
Please Install the Updated Packages.
Insight
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's KVM (Kernel Virtual Machine) virtual cpu setup. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to crash the system leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2012-1601)
An error was found in the Linux kernel's IPv6 netfilter when connection tracking is enabled. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to crash a system if it is using IPv6 with the nf_contrack_ipv6 kernel module loaded.
(CVE-2012-2744)
Affected
linux on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2012-1601, CVE-2012-2744 -
CVSS Base Score: 7.8
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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