Ubuntu update for kernel

by Carol~ Moderator - 3/30/12 7:28 AM

In Reply to: VULNERABILITIES / FIXES - March 30, 2012 by Carol~ Moderator

Release Date : 2012-03-30

Criticality level : Less critical
Impact : DoS
Where : From local network
Solution Status : Vendor Patch

Operating System: Ubuntu Linux 11.10

Description:
Ubuntu has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

Solution:
Apply updated packages.

Original Advisory:
USN-1412-1:
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1412-1/

http://secunia.com/advisories/48660/