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Ubuntu update for ppp
Secunia Advisory: SA20967
Release Date: 2006-07-06
Popularity: 6,718 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Ubuntu Linux 5.10
Ubuntu Linux 6.06

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Description:
Ubuntu has issued an update for ppp. This fixes a vulnerability, which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to perform certain actions with escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA20963

Change Page:
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