Summary
USN-3522-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 16.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for Ubuntu
14.04 LTS.
Jann Horn discovered that microprocessors utilizing speculative execution
and indirect branch prediction may allow unauthorized memory reads via
sidechannel attacks. This flaw is known as Meltdown. A local attacker could
use this to expose sensitive information, including kernel memory.
(CVE-2017-5754)
Fixed packages 2
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · 14.04 LTS 14.04:LTS | linux-aws | 4.4.0-1009.9 |
| Ubuntu · 14.04 LTS 14.04:LTS | linux-lts-xenial | 4.4.0-108.131~14.04.1 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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Medium 5.6
Systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and indirect branch prediction may allow unauthorized disc…
References
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report
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-5754