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Red Hat update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA26379
Release Date: 2007-08-09
Popularity: 6,099 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Privilege escalation
DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 for Itanium

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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 potentially gain escalated privileges, disclose potential sensitive information, or cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA22837
SA23034
SA24618
SA24976

Change Page:
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