USN-1392-1: Linux kernel (FSL-IMX51) vulnerability
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-1392-1
7th March, 2012
linux-fsl-imx51 vulnerability
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
Summary
The system could be made to crash or run programs as an administrator.
Software description
- linux-fsl-imx51 - Linux kernel for IMX51
Details
Ben Hutchings reported a flaw in the kernel's handling of corrupt LDM
partitions. A local user could exploit this to cause a denial of service or
escalate privileges.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package version:
- Ubuntu 10.04 LTS:
- linux-image-2.6.31-612-imx51 2.6.31-612.33
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make
all the necessary changes.