---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Red Hat update for kernel SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA29236 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/29236/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: Unknown, Security Bypass, DoS WHERE: Local system OPERATING SYSTEM: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) http://secunia.com/product/13653/ Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) http://secunia.com/product/13652/ DESCRIPTION: Red Hat has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes a security issue and some vulnerabilities, where one has an unknown impact and others can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions or cause a DoS (Denial of Service). For more information: SA27842 SA27915 SA28696 SOLUTION: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com ORIGINAL ADVISORY: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0154.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA27842: http://secunia.com/advisories/27842/ SA27915: http://secunia.com/advisories/27915/ SA28696: http://secunia.com/advisories/28696/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------