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Family: Fedora Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
Fedora Core 5 2006-772: 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-2006-772 (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:
An update to the latest upstream stable release (2.6.17.3),
which fixes a security issue with SCTP.
Further details:
[8]http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.17.3
[9]http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.17.2
Solution : Get the newest Fedora Updates
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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