USN-2660-1: Linux kernel vulnerability
Publication date
7 July 2015
Overview
The system could be made to expose sensitive information over the local applications.
Releases
Packages
- linux - Linux kernel
Details
A race condition was discovered in the Linux kernel’s file_handle size
verification. A local user could exploit this flaw to read potentially
sensative memory locations.
A race condition was discovered in the Linux kernel’s file_handle size
verification. A local user could exploit this flaw to read potentially
sensative memory locations.
Update instructions
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
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