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Posted on 14 March 2011
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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for linux-source-2.6.15
SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA43481
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RELEASE DATE:
2011-03-14
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DESCRIPTION:
Ubuntu has issued an update for linux-source-2.6.15. This fixes some
weaknesses and vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious,
local users to disclose certain system and sensitive information,
conduct a DoS (Denial of Service), and gain escalated privileges and
by malicious people to conduct a DoS.
For more information:
SA28696
SA41440
SA41493
SA42035
SA42061
SA42094
SA42126
SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.
Further details available in Customer Area:
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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1071-1:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2011-February/001255.html
OTHER REFERENCES:
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EXTENDED DESCRIPTION:
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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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EXPLOIT:
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