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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2019.2749 [SECURITY] [DLA 1863-1] linux-4.9 security update 24 July 2019 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: linux kernel Publisher: Debian Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 8 Impact/Access: Root Compromise -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2019-13272 Reference: ESB-2019.2739 ESB-2019.2704 Original Bulletin: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00023.html - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Package : linux-4.9 Version : 4.9.168-1+deb9u4~deb8u1 CVE ID : CVE-2019-13272 Jann Horn discovered that the ptrace subsystem in the Linux kernel mishandles the management of the credentials of a process that wants to create a ptrace relationship, allowing a local user to obtain root privileges under certain scenarios. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version 4.9.168-1+deb9u4~deb8u1. We recommend that you upgrade your linux-4.9 packages. Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBXTeo9maOgq3Tt24GAQihtw//X4HrRI6O0zXANGMQjGPH74ZOr4mDrXS2 TPUpCMYLkvZGQ6czNmM9RF1xZYDmdF5PUdjAa20yLQynXIM3gxiKLDCBnRnd3j7F L2cjeJbYxuHE6cBPeF76xMVELXbW6UoMF8YyusvRX5BlzeMzYY8Pmrag39+u7JLp fsuhCGM+jbYaqpu3ZtmPX6hEAamjmibAeMeMLRnmDwJY1drJdavU3NQ5KmE2DxxK mhM9/ueYpzQFmv5HuNNwkLd4JvkbgKg1+lJ4/MuPND9W5DfPy6crO32fLthifPnP Pfgw2+iXGymvsGnZucgzdSbDRD6qtlrVkpGW+AAKzu2SVqA5neVP79igM4s1UW9/ p8oTz/u2KPbf3+qDZ8FaNAzDTlIXgViY7QhMu9aMDDeb1K2haSm5TFSDBTuYiqAy ssydJ5cbP3pd4yzuZmr9UY84FyR/lpXCNI/N8dESMDwv+SNP2GeLmikUhS9w7mxk D3kY0BMJUIkP3pnXJa2hlwvBxyRwJNMkIbGXQMIqXZucB94sAMBuHSwgbHD4JXon EWv/aNB0Jn4F44CfUTyn55lttQUOD6vJ4Q5spkPsM4zTxi2QoPB312sc4R7l46hb 8kJZqou6l8vLHhgjWAV+5TOOmzVYF1hmAeJ40h2gpGcaPxJLPzbp4HUvL1du4isu pOQ+ZTdIBOw= =js5k -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----