Linux exploit released - update 2.6.24.2 available

CastleCops -> LinuxOS

Author: AplusWebMasterLocation: USA PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:17 pm    Post subject: Linux exploit released - update 2.6.24.2 available

FYI...

- http://www.us-cert.gov/current/#public_expolit_for_linux_kernel
February 14, 2008 - " US-CERT has received information that public exploit information is available for a vulnerability affecting Linux kernels 2.6.17 to 2.6.24.1. These kernel versions contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the get_user_pages function which may allow an unprivileged local attacker to gain root privileges. US-CERT encourages users to upgrade to Linux kernel version 2.6.24.2*..."
* http://www.kernel.org/

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