QID 198695

Date Published: 2022-03-10

QID 198695: Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux kernel Vulnerabilities (USN-5318-1)

The linux kernel incorrectly handled networkoffload functionality.
Hardware mitigations added by arm to theirprocessors to address spectre-bti were insufficient.
Hardware mitigations added by intel to theirprocessors to address spectre-bti were insufficient.

A local attacker could use this to cause a denial ofservice or possibly execute arbitrary code.
A local attacker couldpotentially use this to expose sensitive information.
A local attacker couldpotentially use this to expose sensitive information.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.9 severity.
  • Solution
    Refer to Ubuntu security advisory USN-5318-1 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    USN-5318-1 Ubuntu Linux URL Logo ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5318-1
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