Security update for Linux kernel (kernel-source)

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(Last modified: 04APR2004)

solutions Security update for Linux kernel (kernel-source) SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (da698f0d82023f149c9364fc7ec02b77)

Applies to

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

Package: kernel-source
Release: 20040404
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 addresses two security issues and a deadlock problem:
Security issues

A buffer overflow has been found in the ISO 9660 filesystem code which can be exploited locally by mounting a malformed ISO CD file system. (CAN-2004-0109)
A possible leak of information has been discovered in the JFS file system code. (CAN-2004-0181)

Other issues

A deadlock has been found in the inode handling code.

Installation notes

This update is provided as an RPM package that can easily be installed onto a running system by using this commands:
rpm -Fvh 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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