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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for linux

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA43480

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-03-19

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

For more information:
SA38863
SA40205
SA41002
SA41263
SA41440
SA41493
SA41693
SA42035
SA42061
SA42094
SA42126
SA42148
SA42372
SA43477

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

Further details available in Customer Area:
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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1072-1:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2011-February/001256.html

OTHER REFERENCES:
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http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/

DEEP LINKS:
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EXTENDED DESCRIPTION:
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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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EXPLOIT:
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