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Sun Linux update for kernel
Secunia Advisory: SA9099
Release Date: 2003-06-24
Popularity: 5,722 views

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

OS:Sun Linux 5.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2003-0244
CVE-2003-0246


Description:
Sun has issued an update for the kernel. This update fixes two vulnerabilities, which can be exploited to cause a Denial of Service on a vulnerable system or escalate privileges.

For more information:
http://secunia.com/advisories/8786/
http://secunia.com/advisories/8823/

Solution:
Apply update 5.0.6:
ftp://ftp.cobalt.sun.com/pub/products...5_0_6/Sun_Linux_5.0.6_update1.tar.bz2

Original Advisory:
ftp://ftp.cobalt.sun.com/pub/products...i386/update_5_0_6/README.update_5_0_6


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