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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for linux-ti-omap4

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA46251

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-10-30

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DESCRIPTION:
Ubuntu has issued an update for linux-ti-omap4. This fixes a weakness
and multiple vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious,
local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially gain
escalated privileges and by malicious people to cause a DoS and
potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA44754
SA45420
SA45695

1) A vulnerability related to VLAN GRO_DROP and the
"napi_reuse_skb()" function can be exploited to cause a DoS by
sending specially crafted packets.

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

Further details available in Customer Area:
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PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
1) The vendor credits Ryan Sweat.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1220-1:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2011-September/001432.html

OTHER REFERENCES:
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DEEP LINKS:
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EXTENDED DESCRIPTION:
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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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EXPLOIT:
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