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TITLE:
Debian update for linux-2.6

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA44975

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-06-21

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DESCRIPTION:
Debian has issued an update for linux-2.6. This fixes multiple
weaknesses and vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious,
local users to conduct DNS cache poisoning attacks, disclose system
information, disclose potentially sensitive information, bypass
certain security restrictions, potentially gain escalated privileges,
or cause a DoS (Denial of Service), by malicious people with physical
access to potentially compromise a vulnerable system, and by
malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially
compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA40691
SA42035
SA42061
SA43009
SA43358
SA43537
SA43576
SA43594
SA43693
SA43716
SA43806
SA43841
SA43846
SA44164
SA44220
SA44248

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages via the apt-get package manager.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
DSA-2264-1:
http://www.us.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2264

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