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Ubuntu 8.04 LTS USN-768-1 Critical: Apport File Removal

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Calendar Grey April 29, 2009
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
Critical flaw found in Ubuntu's Apport could enable local adversaries to erase any files. Ensure you update for protection.
Stephane Chazelas discovered that Apport did not safely remove files fromits crash report directory

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security advisory critical software update Ubuntu local attack Apport file removal

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Apport vulnerability

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security advisory critical software update Ubuntu local attack Apport file removal

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