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Family: Fedora Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
Fedora Core 1 2004-080: 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-2004-080 (kernel).
The kernel package contains the Linux kernel (vmlinuz), the core of your
Fedora Core Linux operating system. The kernel handles the basic functions
of the operating system: memory allocation, process allocation, device
input and output, etc.
Update Information:
The previous security errata (2.4.22-1.2173) unfortunatly contained a bug
which made some systems unbootable, due to breakage in the aacraid scsi
driver. This update contains no further changes vs 2173.
Solution : http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-080.shtml
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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