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rPath update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA23252
Release Date: 2006-12-07
Popularity: 5,642 views

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

OS:rPath Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-5751


Description:
rPath has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA23073

Solution:
Update to:
kernel=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1/2.6.17.14-0.4-1
kernel=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1-xen/2.6.16.29-0.11-1

Original Advisory:
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-803
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-837

Other References:
SA23073:
http://secunia.com/advisories/23073/


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