FS#2340 — FS#6308 — kernel security defect >= 2.6.39
Attached to Project— Distributions/OS
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Vulnerability in Linux kernels 2.6.39 and later enable a local user to gain root privileges.
Many exploits are available.
OVH kernels (installed on most distributions) are not concerned (2.6.38).
RHEL6 distribution with its own kernel is vulnerable, a corrective is available: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0052.html
If you have recompiled your own kernel, you can apply the following patch: http://git.kernel.org/linus/e268337dfe26dfc7efd422a804dbb27977a3cccc
If you use the Ubuntu kernel on 11.10: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1336-1/
CVE-2012-0056
Date: Monday, 06 February 2012, 08:01AMMany exploits are available.
OVH kernels (installed on most distributions) are not concerned (2.6.38).
RHEL6 distribution with its own kernel is vulnerable, a corrective is available: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0052.html
If you have recompiled your own kernel, you can apply the following patch: http://git.kernel.org/linus/e268337dfe26dfc7efd422a804dbb27977a3cccc
If you use the Ubuntu kernel on 11.10: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1336-1/
CVE-2012-0056
Reason for closing: Done