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Family: Fedora Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
Fedora Core 1 2003-026-1: 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-2003-026-1 (kernel).
The kernel package contains the Linux kernel (vmlinuz), the core of your
Red Hat Linux operating system. The kernel handles the basic functions
of the operating system: memory allocation, process allocation, device
input and output, etc.
THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM FEDORA PROJECT.
WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AS OF 4:37PM 12/24/03 YET
WE WILL REPLACE WITH THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCMENT AS SOON AS WE RECEIVE.
IN THE MEANTIME, HERE IS WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST KERNEL UPDATE ON 12/02/03
Solution : http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2003-026-1.shtml
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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