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- RHSA-2008:0129
RHSA-2008:0129: Important: kernel security update
First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux<br>operating system.<br>A flaw was found in vmsplice. An unprivileged local user could use this<br>flaw to gain root privileges. (CVE-2008-0600)<br>Red Hat is aware that a public exploit for this issue is available. This<br>issue did not affect the Linux kernels distributed with Red Hat Enterprise<br>Linux 2.1, 3, or 4.<br>Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 users are advised to upgrade to these updated<br>packages, which contain a backported patch to resolve this issue.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-devel | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-devel | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-doc | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-headers | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen-devel | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-debug-devel | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-devel | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-headers | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-xen-devel | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-kdump | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
| redhat/kernel-kdump-devel | <2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 | 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2008:0129?
RHSA-2008:0129 is classified as an important security vulnerability due to issues that allow unprivileged users to gain root access.
How do I fix RHSA-2008:0129?
To fix RHSA-2008:0129, update the kernel package to version 2.6.18-53.1.13.el5.
What is the flaw associated with RHSA-2008:0129?
The flaw in RHSA-2008:0129 involves the vmsplice function, which can be exploited to escalate privileges.
Who is affected by RHSA-2008:0129?
All users running the affected versions of the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 are at risk from RHSA-2008:0129.
Is there an exploit available for RHSA-2008:0129?
Yes, there is a public exploit available for the vulnerability described in RHSA-2008:0129.
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