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Red Hat update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA25963
Release Date: 2007-07-10
Popularity: 4,762 views

Critical:
Not critical
Impact: DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

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-2007-3107


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA25955

Note: This affects PowerPC-based architectures only.

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

Original Advisory:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0595.html

Other References:
SA25955:
http://secunia.com/advisories/25955/


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