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Debian DSA-4179-1: Retpoline Mitigation for linux-tools

This update doesn't fix a vulnerability in linux-tools, but provides support for building Linux kernel modules with the "retpoline" mitigation for CVE-2017-5715 (Spectre variant 2). . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4179-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Ben Hutchings April 24, 2018 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : linux-tools This update doesn't fix a vulnerability in linux-tools, but provides support for building Linux kernel modules with the "retpoline" mitigation for CVE-2017-5715 (Spectre variant 2). This update also includes bug fixes from the upstream Linux 3.16 stable branch up to and including 3.16.56. For the oldstable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in version 3.16.56-1. We recommend that you upgrade your linux-tools packages. For the detailed security status of linux-tools please refer to its security tracker page at: Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Debian Security Advisory DSA-4179-1 https://www.debian.org/security/ Ben Hutchings April 24, 2018 ht. update, doesn', vulnerability, linux-tools, provides, support, building, linux. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Apr 24, 2018 •Important Debian