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Ubuntu update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA31614
Release Date: 2008-08-26
Popularity: 2,596 views

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

OS:Ubuntu Linux 6.10
Ubuntu Linux 7.04
Ubuntu Linux 7.10
Ubuntu Linux 8.04

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

For more information:
SA25955
SA31048
SA31366

Change Page:
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