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rPath update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA25083
Release Date: 2007-05-02
Popularity: 4,990 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: DoS
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:rPath Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-1861
CVE-2007-2242


Description:
rPath has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes two vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users and malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA25030
SA25068

Solution:
Update to "kernel=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1/2.6.19.7-0.4-1".

Original Advisory:
http://lists.rpath.com/pipermail/security-announce/2007-May/000179.html

Other References:
SA25030:
http://secunia.com/advisories/25030/

SA25068:
http://secunia.com/advisories/25068/


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