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

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA46824

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-11-10

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

For more information:
SA40205
SA41493
SA43009
SA43496
SA43537
SA43841
SA43846
SA44091
SA44094
SA44164
SA44466
SA44754
SA44986
SA45193
SA45236
SA45420
SA45489
SA45533
SA45695
SA45936
SA46251
SA46539

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

Further details available in Customer Area:
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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1256-1:
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1256-1/

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EXPLOIT:
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