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USN-8730-1: Linux kernel vulnerability

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Ubuntu issued USN-8730-1 fixing Linux kernel flaws in IPv6 networking and Netfilter that could allow system compromise.

Ubuntu released USN-8730-1 addressing a security issue discovered in the Linux kernel. The update corrects flaws in the IPv6 networking and Netfilter subsystems. Ubuntu states an attacker could possibly use the issue to compromise the system.

Key facts
  • Flaws fixed in IPv6 networking and Netfilter subsystems
  • Kernel flaw could potentially allow system compromise
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A security issue was discovered in the Linux kernel. An attacker could possibly use this to compromise the system. This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems: - IPv6 networking; - Netfilter;

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