Tuesday, September 21, 2010

New Linux 2.6.26 packages: fix several issues

Users of New Linux 2.6.26 packages please be advised of a fix several issues vulnerability that has been identified.

To view this vulnerability, possible remedies, and others please check out the Security Advisories at Critical Watch (http://criticalwatch.com/support/security-advisories.aspx)

Amplify’d from www.criticalwatch.com
DSA 2110-1: [DSA 2110-1] New Linux 2.6.26 packages fix several issues
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that

may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leak.

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project identifies the following

problems:



CVE-2010-2492



Andre Osterhues reported an issue in the eCryptfs subsystem. A buffer

overflow condition may allow local users to cause a denial of service

or gain elevated privileges.
Read more at www.criticalwatch.com
 

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