Linux Kernel Vulnerability

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National Cyber Awareness System:

Linux Kernel Vulnerability [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2016/01/19/Linux-Kernel-Vulnerability ] 
01/19/2016 07:59 PM EST 
Original release date: January 19, 2016

US-CERT is aware of a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting Linux PCs and servers and Android-based devices. 
Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.

US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review the Redhat Security Blog [ 
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0728 ] and the Debian Security Bug Tracker [ 
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-0728 ] for additional details and refer to their Linux or 
Unix-based OS vendors for appropriate patches.

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