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Debian 8: DLA-1481-1 Critical Security: Linux-4.9 Speculative Execution

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Calendar Grey August 28, 2018
Dist Debian Esm H88
Learn how to upgrade Linux 4.9 on Debian 8 Jessie to fix speculative execution and page-fault vulnerabilities with these simple steps for system security
Multiple researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the way the Intel processor designs have implemented speculative execution of instructions in combination with handling of p...
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Summary

For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version
4.9.110-3+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
--
Ben Hutchings - Debian developer, member of kernel, installer and LTS teams


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<pre><font face="Courier">Package: linux-4.9
Version: 4.9.110-3+deb9u4~deb8u1
CVE ID: CVE-2018-3620 CVE-2018-3646
Debian Bug: 906769

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