SB2015020313 - Ubuntu update for linux-source-2.6.15



SB2015020313 - Ubuntu update for linux-source-2.6.15

Published: February 3, 2015 Updated: October 31, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2015020313
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Information exposure (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2943)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error. A remote user can read and manipulate data.


2) Missing initialization of resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-3297)

CWE-ID: CWE-909 - Missing initialization of resource

CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to missing initialization of resource error. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


3) Information exposure (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-4072)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error within the copy_shmid_to_user() function in ipc/shm.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.