Ubuntu update for linux-lts-backport-oneiric

by Carol~ Moderator - 5/1/12 7:37 AM

In Reply to: VULNERABILITIES / FIXES - May 01, 2012 by Carol~ Moderator

Release Date : 2012-05-01

Criticality level : Less critical
Impact : DoS
Where : Local system
Solution Status : Vendor Patch

Operating System: Ubuntu Linux 10.04

Description:
Ubuntu has issued an update for linux-lts-backport-oneiric. This fixes multiple vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users and malicious, local users in a guest virtual machine to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

Solution:
Apply updated packages.

Original Advisory:
USN-1433-1:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2012-May/001672.html

http://secunia.com/advisories/48987/