Secunia Security Advisory - Ubuntu has issued an update for linux-lts-backport-natty. This fixes a weakness and some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose certain system information, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), and gain escalated privileges.
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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for linux-lts-backport-natty
SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA46995
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RELEASE DATE:
2011-11-25
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DESCRIPTION:
Ubuntu has issued an update for linux-lts-backport-natty. This fixes
a weakness and some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by
malicious, local users to disclose certain system information, cause
a DoS (Denial of Service), and gain escalated privileges.
For more information:
SA44754
SA45489
SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.
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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1279-1:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2011-November/001498.html
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