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Family: Fedora Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
Fedora Core 2 2004-247: kernel Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Check for the version of the kernel package
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory FEDORA-2004-247 (kernel).
The kernel package contains the Linux kernel (vmlinuz), the core of any
Linux operating system. The kernel handles the basic functions
of the operating system: memory allocation, process allocation, device
input and output, etc.
Update Information:
This update kernel for Fedora Core 2 contains the security fixes as found by
Paul Starzetz from isec.pl. In addition this kernel contains a significant
number of bugfixes that are inherited from the newer kernel.org kernel this
release is based on.
Solution : http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-247.shtml
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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