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Red Hat update for kernel
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA25080
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Release Date:
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2007-05-01
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Popularity:
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4,915 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
DoS
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client)
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2007-0771
CVE-2007-1000
CVE-2007-1388
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Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or disclose potentially sensitive information.
For more information:
SA24493
SA24618
Note: Additionally, this fixes some regressions in the utrace support, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS.
Solution:
Updated packages are available from Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com
Original Advisory:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0169.html
Other References:
SA24493:
http://secunia.com/advisories/24493/
SA24618:
http://secunia.com/advisories/24618/
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