---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Red Hat update for kernel SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36759 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36759/ DESCRIPTION: Red Hat has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes some security issues and a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions, disclose potentially sensitive information, and cause a DoS (Denial of Service). For more information: SA35801 SA35983 SA36136 1) An incorrect permission check within the z90crypt driver can be exploited to bypass intended security restrictions. Successful exploitation requires that the attacker has an effective user ID of 0. SOLUTION: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: 1) Solar Designer ORIGINAL ADVISORY: RHSA-2009-1438: http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1438.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA35801: http://secunia.com/advisories/35801/ SA35983: http://secunia.com/advisories/35983/ SA36136: http://secunia.com/advisories/36136/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------