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Red Hat update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA31198
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Release Date: 2008-07-24
Popularity: 2,996 views

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

OS:RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4
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CVE reference:CVE-2008-2136
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:
SA30241

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

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0607.html

Other References:
SA30241:
http://secunia.com/advisories/30241/

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