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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for linux

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA47074

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-12-05

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

For more information:
SA40205
SA44094
SA44754
SA45420
SA46584
SA46591
SA46802

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

Further details available in Customer Area:
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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1286-1:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2011-December/001505.html

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EXPLOIT:
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