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USN-3484-3: Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerability

2017-11-22 KENNETH 0

USN-3484-3: Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3484-3 21st November, 2017 linux-gcp vulnerability A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Summary The system could be made to crash or run programs as an administrator. Software description linux-gcp – Linux kernel for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) systems Details It was discovered that the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel did notproperly keep track of nested levels in guest page tables. A local attackerin a guest VM could use this to cause a denial of service (host OS crash)or possibly execute arbitrary code in the host OS. Update instructions The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package version: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS: linux-image-4.10.0-1009-gcp 4.10.0-1009.9 linux-image-gcp 4.10.0.1009.11 To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades. After a standard system update [ more… ]

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USN-3485-3: Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities

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USN-3485-3: Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3485-3 21st November, 2017 linux-aws vulnerabilities A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel. Software description linux-aws – Linux kernel for Amazon Web Services (AWS) systems Details It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ALSA subsystem ofthe Linux kernel when creating and deleting a port via ioctl(). A localattacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) orpossibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15265) Eric Biggers discovered that the key management subsystem in the Linuxkernel did not properly restrict adding a key that already exists but isuninstantiated. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial ofservice (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-15299) It was discovered that a race [ more… ]

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USN-3486-2: Samba vulnerability

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USN-3486-2: Samba vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3486-2 21st November, 2017 samba vulnerability A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Summary Samba could be made to expose sensitive information over the network. Software description samba – SMB/CIFS file, print, and login server for Unix Details USN-3486-1 fixed a vulnerability in Samba. This update provides thecorresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Volker Lendecke discovered that Samba incorrectly cleared memory when returning data to a client. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2017-15275) Update instructions The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package version: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: samba 2:3.6.25-0ubuntu0.12.04.14 To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades. In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References CVE-2017-15275 [ more… ]

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Windows Community Standup on November 29th, 2017

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Windows Community Standup on November 29th, 2017 Kevin Gallo is hosting the next Windows Community Standup on November 29th, 2017 at 10:00am PST on Channel 9 with Seth Juarez! Kevin will be answering questions we didn’t get to from the Windows Developer Day on October 10th. While we’re going through the list, we will be taking live questions too. Windows community standup is a monthly online broadcast where we provide additional transparency on what we are building out, and why we are excited. As always, we welcome your feedback on what could be done better. Once again, we can’t wait to see you at 10:00am PST on  November 29th, 2017 over at https://channel9.msdn.com. Source: Windows Community Standup on November 29th, 2017

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RHBA-2017:3257-1: rear bug fix update

2017-11-22 KENNETH 0

RHBA-2017:3257-1: rear bug fix update Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Updated rear packages that fix one bug are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 Extended Update Support. Source: RHBA-2017:3257-1: rear bug fix update