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Family: Red Hat Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
RHSA-2006-0493: kernel Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Check for the version of the kernel packages
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Updated kernel packages that fix several security issues in the Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 4 kernel are now available.
This security advisory has been rated as having important security impact
by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
The Linux kernel handles the basic functions of the operating system.
These new kernel packages contain fixes for various security issues.
All Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 users are advised to upgrade their kernels
to the packages associated with their machine architectures and
configurations as listed in this erratum.
Solution : http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0493.html
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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