---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: SA37595 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/37595/ 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 manipulate certain data, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), or gain escalated privileges. 1) Two security issues are caused due to insecure permission for certain mageraid_sas driver attributes. For more information: SA32320 SA37590 2) A null pointer dereference error in the NFSv4 implementation can potentially be exploited to cause a DoS or gain escalated privileges on systems with a mounted NFSv4 share. SOLUTION: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com ORIGINAL ADVISORY: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1635.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA32320: http://secunia.com/advisories/32320/ SA37590: http://secunia.com/advisories/37590/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------