QID 198364

Date Published: 2021-05-17

QID 198364: Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities (USN-4947-1)

The x25 implementation in the linux kernel contained overflows when handling addresses from user space

A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code
(CVE-2020-35519)

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.2 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Ubuntu advisory: USN-4947-1 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 198364

    CVE-2021-29646 | CVE-2021-29650 | CVE-2021-30002 | CVE-2021-28375 | CVE-2020-35519 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    USN-4947-1 Ubuntu Linux URL Logo usn.ubuntu.com/4947-1
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