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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for kernel

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA46007

VERIFY ADVISORY:
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https://ca.secunia.com/?page=viewadvisory&vuln_id=46007

RELEASE DATE:
2011-09-14

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DESCRIPTION:
Ubuntu has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes some
weaknesses and vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious,
local users to disclose certain system information, bypass certain
security restrictions, and cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and by
malicious people to cause a DoS and potentially compromise a
vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA43496
SA43846
SA44466
SA44754

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

Further details available in Customer Area:
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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1201-1:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2011-September/001411.html

OTHER REFERENCES:
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EXTENDED DESCRIPTION:
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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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EXPLOIT:
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