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SUSE update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA30890
Release Date: 2008-07-02
Popularity: 2,108 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
DoS
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-6282
CVE-2008-1367
CVE-2008-1375
CVE-2008-1615


Description:
SUSE has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), and by malicious, local users to cause a DoS or to potentially gain escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA30044

Solution:
Updated packages are available via YaST Online Update or the SUSE FTP server.

Provided and/or discovered by:
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00000.html

Original Advisory:
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00000.html

Other References:
SA30044:
http://secunia.com/advisories/30044/


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