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Red Hat update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA37243
Release Date: 2009-11-04
Popularity: 646 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Privilege escalation
DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (Server)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5

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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), gain escalated privileges, and disclose potentially sensitive information.

For more information:
SA36617
SA37075
SA37233

Change Page:
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