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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for linux-lts-backport-maverick

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA43454

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-03-25

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

For more information:
SA37590
SA38499
SA39490
SA39982
SA40205
SA40691
SA40965
SA41002
SA41234
SA41245
SA41263
SA41284
SA41378
SA41440
SA41462
SA41493
SA41650
SA41693
SA41881
SA42148
SA42172
SA42354
SA42758
SA43541

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

Further details available in Customer Area:
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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1083-1:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2011-March/001269.html

OTHER REFERENCES:
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http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/

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EXTENDED DESCRIPTION:
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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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EXPLOIT:
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