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Slackware update for kernel
Secunia Advisory:	SA10341	Advisory Toolbox: Issue ticket Save in to-do list Mark as handled Exploit information Download as PDF Review actions Add comment
Release Date:	2003-12-03
Popularity:	6,568 views

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

OS:	Slackware Linux 9.1

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CVE reference:	CVE-2003-0961

Description: Slackware 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: Updated packages: ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...packages/kernel-ide-2.4.23-i486-1.tgz ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ages/kernel-modules-2.4.23-i486-1.tgz ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ges/kernel-source-2.4.23-noarch-2.tgz Other packages may be needed for compatibility; please refer to the original Slackware advisory. Original Advisory: http://www.slackware.com/lists/archiv...=2003&m=slackware-security.718266 Other References: SA10328: http://secunia.com/advisories/10328/

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