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TITLE:
rPath update for kernel

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA39744

VERIFY ADVISORY:
http://secunia.com/advisories/39744/

DESCRIPTION:
rPath has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes some
vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to
cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA38594

SOLUTION:
Update to the latest version.

kernel=rap-emc.rpath.com@rpath:emc-production-1/2.6.29.6-9-1
kernel=rap.rpath.com@rpath:linux-1/2.6.29.6-9-1

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2010-0037

OTHER REFERENCES:
SA38594:
http://secunia.com/advisories/38594/

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