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Red Hat update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA10658
Release Date: 2004-01-19
Popularity: 8,176 views

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

OS:RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 3

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CVE reference:CVE-2004-0001


Description:
Red Hat has issued updated kernel packages. These fix a vulnerability, allowing malicious users to escalate their privileges through a vulnerability in the 32-bit ptrace emulation.

For more information:
SA10541

Solution:
Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com/

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-017.html

Other References:
SA10541:
http://secunia.com/advisories/10541/


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