[Ksplice][Ubuntu-12.04-Updates] New Ksplice updates for Ubuntu 12.04 Precise (USN-3256-1)

Oracle Ksplice ksplice-support_ww at oracle.com
Wed Apr 5 07:37:47 PDT 2017


Synopsis: USN-3256-1 can now be patched using Ksplice
CVEs: CVE-2017-7308

Systems running Ubuntu 12.04 Precise can now use Ksplice to patch
against the latest Ubuntu Security Notice, USN-3256-1.

INSTALLING THE UPDATES

We recommend that all users of Ksplice Uptrack running Ubuntu 12.04
Precise install these updates.

On systems that have "autoinstall = yes" in /etc/uptrack/uptrack.conf,
these updates will be installed automatically and you do not need to
take any action.

Alternatively, you can install these updates by running:

# /usr/sbin/uptrack-upgrade -y


DESCRIPTION

* CVE-2017-7308: Memory corruptions in AF_PACKET when receiving packets.

Lack of bounds checking when receiving a packet, setting ring or setting
socket options in the raw packet driver could lead to a buffer overflow
and overwrite of kernel memory. A remote or a local attacker could use
this flaw to cause a denial-of-service or potentially escalate
privileges.

SUPPORT

Ksplice support is available at ksplice-support_ww at oracle.com.





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