๐ Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4947-1
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Ubuntu Security Notice 4947-1 - Kiyin discovered that the x25 implementation in the Linux kernel contained overflows when handling addresses from user space. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. It was discovered that the fastrpc driver in the Linux kernel did not prevent user space applications from sending kernel RPC messages. A local attacker could possibly use this to gain elevated privileges. Various other issues were also addressed. ...