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.

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