USN-1329-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability
Publication date
13 January 2012
Overview
The system could be made to crash under certain conditions.
Releases
Packages
- linux-ti-omap4 - Linux kernel for OMAP4
Details
Han-Wen Nienhuys reported a flaw in the FUSE kernel module. A local user
who can mount a FUSE file system could cause a denial of service.
Han-Wen Nienhuys reported a flaw in the FUSE kernel module. A local user
who can mount a FUSE file system could cause a denial of service.
Update instructions
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.04 natty | linux-image-2.6.38-1209-omap4 – 2.6.38-1209.20 | ||
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