---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you need accurate and reliable IDS / IPS / AV detection rules? Get in-depth vulnerability details: http://secunia.com/binary_analysis/sample_analysis/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Red hat update for kernel SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA32485 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/32485/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: DoS, Privilege escalation, Exposure of sensitive information WHERE: Local system OPERATING SYSTEM: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) http://secunia.com/advisories/product/13652/ Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) http://secunia.com/advisories/product/13653/ DESCRIPTION: Red Hat 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), to disclose potentially sensitive information, or to potentially gain escalated privileges. For more information: SA23073 SA23361 SA25895 SA26389 SA31509 SOLUTION: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com ORIGINAL ADVISORY: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0957.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA23073: http://secunia.com/advisories/23073/ SA23361: http://secunia.com/advisories/23361/ SA25895: http://secunia.com/advisories/25895/ SA26389: http://secunia.com/advisories/26389/ SA31509: http://secunia.com/advisories/31509/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------