Ubuntu : Linux Kernel update now available

Summary: Ubuntu Linux Kernel Updates available



Information At A Glance
  • Source – Ubuntu Security Notice USN-1336-1 & USN-1342-1
  • Version/Dependency – 11.10
  • Developer – Ubuntu.com
  • Severity – High

Summary
Ubuntu has released an update to the Linux Kernel for Ubuntu 11.10. This affects an issue in the Linux Kernel, that could give attackers the ability to gain root privileges.
Fix / Corrective Action(s)
Update instructions are available here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
Miscellaneous
See: CVE-2012-0056 and CVE-2012-0056

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