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linux-source-2.6.15 package

e100 driver vulnerability

Bug #74982 reported by ben hall
254
Affects Status Importance Assigned to Milestone
linux-source-2.6.15 (Ubuntu)
Invalid
Undecided
Kyle McMartin

Bug Description

Binary package hint: linux-headers-2.6.15-26-server

The following vulnerability effects the version of the e100 driver in the dapper kernel (3.4.14-k4-NAPI)

http://support.intel.com/support/network/sb/CS-023726.htm

A fix is available by upgrading to the latest version of the driver (3.5.17 or later). Could this be included in the next update?

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Kyle McMartin (kyle) wrote :

Uh. This is a Windows driver bug as listed on the Intel support page, and the corresponding CVE. Rejecting.

Changed in linux-source-2.6.15:
assignee: nobody → kyle
status: Unconfirmed → Rejected
Revision history for this message
Kees Cook (kees) wrote :

Hi! Thanks for this report. As it turns out, Intel overstated the problem, and this vulnerability doesn't apply to the Linux drivers. Please feel free to report future bugs.

Changed in linux-source-2.6.15:
assignee: kyle → keescook
assignee: keescook → kyle
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