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Ubuntu update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA15460
Release Date: 2005-05-23
Popularity: 5,185 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Privilege escalation
DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Ubuntu Linux 4.10
Ubuntu Linux 5.04

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Description:
Ubuntu has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes multiple vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), or gain escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA15457
SA15392
SA15341
SA15204
SA14713

Change Page:
[ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]



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