USN-3522-3
linux regression
USN-3522-1 fixed a vulnerability in the Linux kernel to address Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754). Unfortunately, that update introduced a regression where a few systems failed to boot successfully. This update fixes the problem.
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Original advisory details:
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.
What each source reports
OSV No score
linux regression
USN-3522-1 fixed a vulnerability in the Linux kernel to address Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754). Unfortunately, that update introduced a regression where a few systems failed to boot successfully. This update fixes the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
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.
- Record
USN-3522-3- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
linuxUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
before 4.4.0-109.132, plus listed versions 4.2.0-16.194.2.0-17.214.2.0-19.234.3.0-1.104.3.0-2.11 Show 45 moreShow less4.3.0-5.164.3.0-6.174.3.0-7.184.4.0-2.164.4.0-4.194.4.0-6.214.4.0-7.224.4.0-8.234.4.0-9.244.4.0-10.254.4.0-11.264.4.0-12.284.4.0-13.294.4.0-14.304.4.0-15.314.4.0-16.324.4.0-17.334.4.0-18.344.4.0-21.374.4.0-22.394.4.0-22.404.4.0-24.434.4.0-28.474.4.0-31.504.4.0-34.534.4.0-36.554.4.0-38.574.4.0-42.624.4.0-43.634.4.0-45.664.4.0-47.684.4.0-51.724.4.0-53.744.4.0-57.784.4.0-59.804.4.0-62.834.4.0-63.844.4.0-64.854.4.0-65.864.4.0-66.874.4.0-67.884.4.0-70.914.4.0-71.924.4.0-72.934.4.0-75.96 |
4.4.0-109.132 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
USN-3522-3 is a vulnerability with no CVSS score yet in linux, published January 10, 2018. No source lists public exploit code. Fixed in linux 4.4.0-109.132.
References
Left out here: 17 versions. The JSON record has them.