Patch issued for Ubuntu security flaw

Good thing: A local attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code as root, or crash the system, leading to a denial of service.

Good thing I'd stopped letting malicious users into my house and giving them access to my desktop.; Posted by: AndyCee Posted on: 08/26/08 (Edited: 08/26/2008 @ 06:33) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Good thing AndyCee | 08/26/08

Don't knock it Michael Kelly | 08/26/08

Stepping stone huy | 08/26/08

Yeah...I know AndyCee | 08/26/08

a winxp and ubuntu user craiglarry | 08/27/08

Greeting again Lovey elderlybloke | 08/29/08

ROTFLMAO!!! Loverock Davidson | 08/26/08

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Loverock Davidson | 08/26/08

hrm wanker99 | 08/26/08

Just saying HouseOfZen | 08/26/08

Bad at trolling maroneill@... | 08/26/08

r.e Patch mrmond | 08/26/08

There was no attack T1Oracle | 08/26/08

RE: There was no attack richdave | 08/26/08

Today's (8-27-08) Patch pfyearwood | 08/27/08

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