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Fedora update for kernel
Secunia Advisory:	SA28896	Advisory Toolbox: Issue ticket Save in to-do list Mark as handled Exploit information Download as PDF Review actions Add comment
Release Date:	2008-02-12
Popularity:	3,078 views

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

OS:	Fedora 7 Fedora 8

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CVE reference:	CVE-2008-0009 CVE-2008-0010 CVE-2008-0600

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), disclose potentially sensitive information, and gain escalated privileges. For more information: SA28835 Solution: Apply updated packages via the yum utility ("yum update kernel"). Original Advisory: https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedor...-announce/2008-February/msg00254.html https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedor...-announce/2008-February/msg00255.html Other References: SA28835: http://secunia.com/advisories/28835/

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