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Red Hat update for kernel
Secunia Advisory:	SA31229	Advisory Toolbox: Issue ticket Save in to-do list Mark as handled Exploit information Download as PDF Review actions Add comment
Release Date:	2008-07-25
Popularity:	2,910 views

Critical:	Less critical
Impact:	Privilege escalation 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-2006-4145 CVE-2008-2812

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 Solution: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com Original Advisory: http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0665.html Other References: SA21515: http://secunia.com/advisories/21515/ SA31048: http://secunia.com/advisories/31048/

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