USN-7496-4: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities

Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel. An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system. This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems: - Block layer subsystem; - Character device driver; - Hardware crypto device drivers; - GPU drivers; - Media drivers;...

The vulnerabilities of Azure cloud services include those related to BIG-IP Application Security Manager, a device for securing applications; BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, a device for controlling access and remote authentication; BIG-IP Link Controller, a device for balancing internet traffic; BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager, a device for controlling and managing network traffic; BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager, a device for balancing local traffic; BIG-IP DNS, a device for securing web services; BIG-IP WebSafe, a device for securing web services; BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager, a device for providing network firewalls; and BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager, a device for accelerating application processing. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to gain access to the BIG-IP host.

The vulnerability in Azure’s application security protection services—BIG-IP Application Security Manager, BIG-IP Access Policy Manager for access control and remote authentication, BIG-IP Link Controller for Internet traffic balancing, BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager for network traffic contro...