New Linux Kernel Security Update for Debian 8 "Jessie" Patches 9 Vulnerabilities

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  • Post Updated: April 3, 2024

Debian Project, through Salvatore Bonaccorso, has announced the availability of a new Linux kernel security update for the Debian GNU/Linux 8 “Jessie” stable operating system series.

According to Debian Security Advisory DSA-3804-1, a total of nine kernel vulnerabilities discovered recently have been patched in the new kernel version that’s not available for installation in the stable repositories of Debian Jessie. “Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or have other impacts,” said Salvatore Bonaccorso.

These are CVE-2016-9588, CVE-2017-2636, CVE-2017-5669, <a href="https://security-trac… (read more)

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