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Red Hat update for kernel
Secunia Advisory:	SA28937	Advisory Toolbox: Issue ticket Save in to-do list Mark as handled Exploit information Download as PDF Review actions Add comment
Release Date:	2008-02-13
Popularity:	5,745 views

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

OS:	Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)

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CVE reference:	CVE-2008-0600

Description: Red Hat has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. For more information: SA28835 Solution: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com Original Advisory: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0129.html Other References: SA28835: http://secunia.com/advisories/28835/

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