Security update for Linux Kernel (kernel-source)

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(Last modified: 13JUN2003)

solutions Security update for Linux Kernel (kernel-source) SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (0e5c490cbc222a875bc6d956ae0b3e53)

Applies to

Product(s): SuSE Linux Connectivity Server
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IA32
SuSE Linux Office Server

Package: kernel-source
Release: 20030613
Obsoletes: none

Indications

This update should be installed for security reasons.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

This kernel fixes some security vulnerabilities and bugs:

fix for possible denial of service attack (DoS) in the routing code
fix for possible attack of an unpriviledged user via ioport
fix for bad side effects of initial ptrace security fix
fix for problem with ecc reporting garbage in /proc/ram
allows info about need for large LUNs to be passed via kernel parameter
fix for SMP crash problem in bonding driver
fix for invalid ACK handling in tcp_minisocks
fix for kernel panic with pptpd when mss > mtu
fix for console redirect bug
fix for ipc lock race that can crash/hang the system

Solution

Please install the updates provided at the location noted below.

Installation notes

This update is provided as an RPM package that can easily be installed onto a running system by using this command:
rpm -Uvh kernel-source.rpm

links to download packages

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IA32 (i386)

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

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