Trustix Local Security Checks : Trustix Security Advisory TSLSA-2003-0007 (kernel)

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Test ID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.54256

Category: Trustix Local Security Checks

Title: Trustix Security Advisory TSLSA-2003-0007 (kernel)

Summary: NOSUMMARY

Description: Description:

The remote host is missing updates announced in
advisory TSLSA-2003-0007.

From the announce of 2.2.25 posted on linux-kernel:
The Linux 2.2 and Linux 2.4 kernels have a flaw in ptrace. This hole
allows local users to obtain full privileges. Remote exploitation of
this hole is not possible.

Solution:
Update your system with the packages as indicated in
the referenced security advisory.

http://www.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=TSLSA-2003-0007

Risk factor : High

Copyright Copyright (c) 2005 E-Soft Inc. http://www.securityspace.com

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Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.54256
Category:	Trustix Local Security Checks
Title:	Trustix Security Advisory TSLSA-2003-0007 (kernel)
Summary:	NOSUMMARY
Description:	Description: The remote host is missing updates announced in advisory TSLSA-2003-0007. From the announce of 2.2.25 posted on linux-kernel: The Linux 2.2 and Linux 2.4 kernels have a flaw in ptrace. This hole allows local users to obtain full privileges. Remote exploitation of this hole is not possible. Solution: Update your system with the packages as indicated in the referenced security advisory. http://www.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=TSLSA-2003-0007 Risk factor : High
Copyright	Copyright (c) 2005 E-Soft Inc. http://www.securityspace.com