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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA427] DSA-427-1 linux-kernel-2.4.17-mips+mipsel Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-427-1 linux-kernel-2.4.17-mips+mipsel
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Paul Starzetz discovered a flaw in bounds checking in mremap() in the
Linux kernel (present in version 2.4.x and 2.6.x) which may allow a
local attacker to gain root rights. Version 2.2 is not affected
by this bug.
For the stable distribution (woody) this problem has been fixed in
version 2.4.17-0.020226.2.woody3 the mips and mipsel architectures.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem will be fixed soon
with newly uploaded packages.
We recommend that you upgrade your kernel packages. This problem has
been fixed in the upstream version 2.4.24 as well.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-427
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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