Red Hat Security Advisory 2016-2098-01

Red Hat Security Advisory 2016-2098-01 – The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system. Security Fix: A race condition was found in the way the Linux kernel’s memory subsystem handled the copy-on-write breakage of private read-only memory mappings. An unprivileged, local user could use this flaw to gain write access to otherwise read-only memory mappings and thus increase their privileges on the system.

Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3107-2

Ubuntu Security Notice 3107-2 – It was discovered that a race condition existed in the memory manager of the Linux kernel when handling copy-on-write breakage of private read-only memory mappings. A local attacker could use this to gain administrative privileges.

Cisco Releases Security Update

Original release date: October 24, 2016

Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its Cisco WebEx Meetings Player. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary update.


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