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Ubuntu 11.04: USN-1171-1 Moderate: Likewise Open Local Injection

Local SQL injection vulnerability. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-1171-1 July 20, 2011 likewise-open vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 11.04 - Ubuntu 10.10 - Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Summary: Local SQL injection vulnerability Software Description: - likewise-open: Authentication services for Active Directory domains Details: It was discovered that an SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Likewise Security Authority (lsass) local authentication provider. A local attacker could use this to gain elevated privileges. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 11.04: likewise-open 6.0.0.53010-4ubuntu5.1 Ubuntu 10.10: likewise-open 5.4.0.42111-2ubuntu2.1 Ubuntu 10.04 LTS: likewise-open 5.4.0.42111-2ubuntu1.3 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1171-1 CVE-2011-2467 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/likewise-open/6.0.0.53010-4ubuntu5.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/likewise-open/5.4.0.42111-2ubuntu2.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/likewise-open/5.4.0.42111-2ubuntu1.3 . Critical SQL injection flaw in Likewise Open impacts several Ubuntu versions. Immediate update is recommended.. Likewise Open, Ubuntu Security, Local Injection Issue. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jul 20, 2011 •Important Ubuntu