rPath Security Advisory: 2008-0157-1
Published: 2008-05-02
Products:
rPath Linux 1
Rating: Severe
Exposure Level Classification:
Local User Deterministic Privilege Escalation
Updated Versions:
kernel=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1-vmware/2.6.24.6-0.1-1
kernel=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1-xen/2.6.16.33-0.3-1
kernel=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1/2.6.24.6-0.1-1
rPath Issue Tracking System:
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2501
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-1375
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-1675
Description:
Previous versions of the kernel package have multiple vulnerabilities
resolved in this release. The most severe could allow local users
to cause a Denial of Service or possibly gain escalated privileges.
A system reboot is required to resolve these issues.
http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0157
Copyright 2008 rPath, Inc.
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