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Linux Kernel Vulnerability (CVE--2016-0728)

HalfEatenPie

The Irrational One
Retired Staff
National Cyber Awareness System:



Linux Kernel Vulnerability


01/19/2016 07:59 PM EST

 


Original release date: January 19, 2016

US-CERT is aware of a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting Linux PCs and servers and Android-based devices. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.


US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review the Redhat Security Blog and the Debian Security Bug Tracker for additional details and refer to their Linux or Unix-based OS vendors for appropriate patches.

Original: http://perception-point.io/2016/01/14/analysis-and-exploitation-of-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/


Basically, update, and then restart the server! 
 
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