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Ubuntu update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA26643
Release Date: 2007-08-31
Popularity: 6,069 views

Critical:
Not critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Privilege escalation
DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Ubuntu Linux 6.10

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Description:
Ubuntu has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes some security issues and vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), bypass certain security restrictions, or gain escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA25771
SA25895
SA26322
SA26389

Change Page:
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