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Red Hat update for kernel
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA28643
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Release Date:
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2008-01-24
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Popularity:
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2,983 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
Manipulation of data
Exposure of sensitive information
DoS
System access
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2007-3104
CVE-2007-5904
CVE-2007-6206
CVE-2007-6416
CVE-2008-0001
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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 cause a Denial of Service (DoS), disclose potentially sensitive information, bypass certain security restrictions, and corrupt a file system, and by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or potentially compromise a vulnerable system.
For more information:
SA25771
SA27666
SA27908
SA28146
SA28485
Solution:
Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com
Original Advisory:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0089.html
Other References:
SA25771:
http://secunia.com/advisories/25771/
SA27666:
http://secunia.com/advisories/27666/
SA27908:
http://secunia.com/advisories/27908/
SA28146:
http://secunia.com/advisories/28146/
SA28485:
http://secunia.com/advisories/28485/
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