Packages
- chkrootkit - rootkit detector
Details
Thomas Stangner discovered that chkrootkit incorrectly quoted certain
values. A local attacker could use this issue to execute arbitrary code
when chkrootkit is run and gain root privileges.
Thomas Stangner discovered that chkrootkit incorrectly quoted certain
values. A local attacker could use this issue to execute arbitrary code
when chkrootkit is run and gain root privileges.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.04 trusty | chkrootkit – 0.49-4.1ubuntu1.14.04.1 | ||
| 13.10 saucy | chkrootkit – 0.49-4.1ubuntu1.13.10.1 | ||
| 12.04 precise | chkrootkit – 0.49-4ubuntu1.1 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | chkrootkit – 0.49-3ubuntu0.1 | ||
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