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Family: Fedora Local Security Checks --> Category: infos

Fedora Core 3 2005-905: 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-2005-905 (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.


* Wed Sep 14 2005 Dave Jones [2.6.12-1.1378_FC3]
- Fixes for CVE-2005-2490 and CVE-2005-2492

* Mon Sep 5 2005 Dave Jones
- Fix aic7xxx issue with >4GB. (#167049)

* Fri Sep 2 2005 Dave Jones [2.6.12-1.1377_FC3]
- Various post 2.6.13 ACPI updates. (20050902)

* Mon Aug 29 2005 Dave Jones
- Fix local builds when '-' is in the hostname.
- Update ALPS driver to 2.6.13 level




Solution : Get the newest Fedora Updates
Threat Level: High

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