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Fedora update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA37302
Release Date: 2009-11-06
Popularity: 545 views

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

OS:Fedora 11

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Description:
Fedora has issued an update for the 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:
SA36707
SA37086
SA37233

Change Page:
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