Packages
- ppp - Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
Details
It was discovered that ppp incorrectly handled certain options files. A
local attacker could possibly use this issue to escalate privileges.
It was discovered that ppp incorrectly handled certain options files. A
local attacker could possibly use this issue to escalate 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10 utopic | ppp – 2.4.5-5.1ubuntu3.1 | ||
| 14.04 trusty | ppp – 2.4.5-5.1ubuntu2.1 | ||
| 12.04 precise | ppp – 2.4.5-5ubuntu1.1 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | ppp – 2.4.5~git20081126t100229-0ubuntu3.1 | ||
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