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Astaro update for Kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA10338
Release Date: 2003-12-02
Last Update: 2003-12-04
Popularity: 7,694 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Astaro Security Linux 4.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2003-0961


Description:
Astaro has issued updated packages for the kernel. These fix a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious users to escalate their privileges.

For more information:
SA10328

Solution:
Apply Up2Date version 4.017 or install ISO asl-4.017.

Changelog:
2003-12-03: Problems with the update has been identified.
2003-12-04: A new version of 4.017 has been released.

Original Advisory:
Astaro Security Linux 4.017 (new V4 ISO):
http://www.astaro.org/showflat.php?Ca...collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

Up2date 4.017:
http://www.astaro.org/showflat.php?Ca...collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

Other References:
SA10328:
http://secunia.com/advisories/10328/

Note from Astaro about problems with update:
http://www.astaro.org/showflat.php?Ca...collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1


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