Several security issues were fixed in the kernel.
Somnath Kotur discovered an error in the Linux kernel’s VLAN (virtual lan) and be2net drivers. An attacker on the local network could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2011-3347)
27 March 2012
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
Several security issues were fixed in the kernel.
Somnath Kotur discovered an error in the Linux kernel’s VLAN (virtual lan) and be2net drivers. An attacker on the local network could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2011-3347)
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes.
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