---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Fedora update for kernel SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36952 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36952/ DESCRIPTION: Fedora has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes a security issue and some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose potentially sensitive information and cause a DoS (Denial of Service), and by malicious people to cause a DoS. For more information: SA36136 SA36438 SA36707 SA36763 SOLUTION: Apply updated packages using the yum utility ("yum update kernel"). ORIGINAL ADVISORY: FEDORA-2009-10165: https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-October/msg00058.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA36136: http://secunia.com/advisories/36136/ SA36438: http://secunia.com/advisories/36438/ SA36707: http://secunia.com/advisories/36707/ SA36763: http://secunia.com/advisories/36763/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------