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Ubuntu 21.04 : Linux kernel (KVM) vulnerabilities (USN-4997-2)

high Nessus Plugin ID 153127

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Synopsis

The remote Ubuntu host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

The remote Ubuntu 21.04 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the USN-4997-2 advisory.

 USN-4997-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 21.04. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux KVM kernel for Ubuntu 21.04.

 Norbert Slusarek discovered a race condition in the CAN BCM networking protocol of the Linux kernel leading to multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities. A local attacker could use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-3609)

 Piotr Krysiuk discovered that the eBPF implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly enforce limits for pointer operations. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-33200)

 Mathy Vanhoef discovered that the Linux kernels WiFi implementation did not properly clear received fragments from memory in some situations. A physically proximate attacker could possibly use this issue to inject packets or expose sensitive information. (CVE-2020-24586)

 Mathy Vanhoef discovered that the Linux kernels WiFi implementation incorrectly handled encrypted fragments. A physically proximate attacker could possibly use this issue to decrypt fragments.
 (CVE-2020-24587)

 Mathy Vanhoef discovered that the Linux kernels WiFi implementation incorrectly handled certain malformed frames. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious server, a physically proximate attacker could use this issue to inject packets. (CVE-2020-24588)

 Mathy Vanhoef discovered that the Linux kernels WiFi implementation incorrectly handled EAPOL frames from unauthenticated senders. A physically proximate attacker could inject malicious packets to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2020-26139)

 Mathy Vanhoef discovered that the Linux kernels WiFi implementation did not properly verify certain fragmented frames. A physically proximate attacker could possibly use this issue to inject or decrypt packets. (CVE-2020-26141)

 Mathy Vanhoef discovered that the Linux kernels WiFi implementation accepted plaintext fragments in certain situations. A physically proximate attacker could use this issue to inject packets.
 (CVE-2020-26145)

 Mathy Vanhoef discovered that the Linux kernels WiFi implementation could reassemble mixed encrypted and plaintext fragments. A physically proximate attacker could possibly use this issue to inject packets or exfiltrate selected fragments. (CVE-2020-26147)

 Or Cohen discovered that the SCTP implementation in the Linux kernel contained a race condition in some situations, leading to a use-after-free condition. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-23133)

 Or Cohen and Nadav Markus discovered a use-after-free vulnerability in the nfc implementation in the Linux kernel. A privileged local attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-23134)

 Manfred Paul discovered that the extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) implementation in the Linux kernel contained an out-of-bounds vulnerability. A local attacker could use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
 (CVE-2021-31440)

 Piotr Krysiuk discovered that the eBPF implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly prevent speculative loads in certain situations. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive information (kernel memory). (CVE-2021-31829)

 It was discovered that a race condition in the kernel Bluetooth subsystem could lead to use-after-free of slab objects. An attacker could use this issue to possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-32399)

 It was discovered that a use-after-free existed in the Bluetooth HCI driver of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
 (CVE-2021-33034)

 It was discovered that an out-of-bounds (OOB) memory access flaw existed in the f2fs module of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2021-3506)

 Mathias Krause discovered that a null pointer dereference existed in the Nitro Enclaves kernel driver of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-3543)

Tenable has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Ubuntu security advisory.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

See Also

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4997-2

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 153127

File Name: ubuntu_USN-4997-2.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 9/8/2021

Updated: 8/27/2024

Supported Sensors: Agentless Assessment, Continuous Assessment, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Temporal Score: 5.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2021-3543

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 7

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2021-33200

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-tools-kvm, cpe:/o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:21.04, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-headers-kvm, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-image-5.11.0-1009-kvm, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-kvm-headers-5.11.0-1009, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-image-unsigned-5.11.0-1009-kvm, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-kvm-tools-5.11.0-1009, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-image-kvm, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-modules-5.11.0-1009-kvm, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-tools-5.11.0-1009-kvm, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-buildinfo-5.11.0-1009-kvm, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-headers-5.11.0-1009-kvm, p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:linux-kvm

Required KB Items: Host/cpu, Host/Ubuntu, Host/Ubuntu/release, Host/Debian/dpkg-l

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 6/25/2021

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/19/2021

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2020-24586, CVE-2020-24587, CVE-2020-24588, CVE-2020-26139, CVE-2020-26141, CVE-2020-26145, CVE-2020-26147, CVE-2021-23133, CVE-2021-23134, CVE-2021-31440, CVE-2021-31829, CVE-2021-32399, CVE-2021-33034, CVE-2021-33200, CVE-2021-3506, CVE-2021-3543, CVE-2021-3609

IAVA: 2021-A-0222-S, 2021-A-0223-S

USN: 4997-2