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CERT-MU AD-2009-1

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Linux Kernel

Original issue date: 20 January, 2009

Overview

Updated kernel packages that fix a number of security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 running on 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.

Description

Red Hat has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes some vulnerabilities and security issues, which can be exploited by local attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS), disclose potentially sensitive information, bypass certain security restrictions, and gain escalated privileges.

Affected systems

• Mozilla Firefox 3.0.4
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.18
• Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0.0.18
• Mozilla SeaMonkey 1.1.13

Impact

Severity Rating: High

Solution

Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.

Vendor Information

RedHat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0787.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0001.html

CVE Name

CVE-2006-4538
CVE-2006-4814
CVE-2007-2172
CVE-2007-3848
CVE-2007-4308
CVE-2007-6063
CVE-2007-6151
CVE-2007-6206
CVE-2008-0007
CVE-2008-2136
CVE-2008-3275
CVE-2008-3525
CVE-2008-4210