Security update for Linux kernel source

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(Last modified: 12MAR2004)

solutions Security update for Linux kernel source SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (ad6b1040f3fc85cf222852aaead58d81)

Applies to

Product(s): SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IBM zSeries

Package: kernel-source
Release: 20040312
Obsoletes: none

Indications

This patch updates your kernel-source package and is only necessary
if you compile your own kernel.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

This update fixes various security problems:

fix info leak in ext3 filesystem
ncpfs/ncp_lookup: CAN-2004-0010
- buffer overflow with the possibility to gain root
execve
- malformed elf binaries can lead to a local denial-of-service attack
mremap(): CAN-2004-0077
- a new bug found by Paul Starzetz that can lead to local root access

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 -Fvh kernel-source.rpm

links to download packages

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IBM zSeries (s390x)

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

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