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Red Hat update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA16571
Release Date: 2005-08-25
Popularity: 5,430 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1

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CVE reference:CVE-2004-1056
CVE-2005-0504
CVE-2005-0749
CVE-2005-1263


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 gain escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA13572
SA13784
SA14713
SA15341

Solution:
Updated packages are available from Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com/

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-529.html

Other References:
SA13572:
http://secunia.com/advisories/13572/

SA13784:
http://secunia.com/advisories/13784/

SA14713:
http://secunia.com/advisories/14713/

SA15341:
http://secunia.com/advisories/15341/


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