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Red Hat update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA31229
Release Date: 2008-07-25
Popularity: 3,928 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4

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

For more information:
SA21515
SA31048

Change Page:
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