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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for linux

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA49928

VERIFY ADVISORY:
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https://secunia.com/advisories/49928/
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https://ca.secunia.com/?page=viewadvisory&vuln_id=49928

RELEASE DATE:
2012-07-17

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DESCRIPTION:
Ubuntu has issued an update for linux. This fixes a vulnerability,
which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of
Service).

For more information see vulnerability #1 in:
SA49778

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1507-1:
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1507-1/

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