rhsa-2003_103
Vulnerability from csaf_redhat
Published
2003-03-21 08:53
Modified
2024-11-21 22:42
Summary
Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update

Notes

Topic
Updated kernel packages are now available that fix a ptrace-related vulnerability which can lead to elevated (root) privileges.
Details
The Linux kernel handles the basic functions of the operating system. A vulnerability has been found in version 2.4.18 of the kernel. This vulnerability allows a local user to gain elevated (root) privileges without authorization. All users should upgrade to these errata packages, which contain patches to fix the vulnerability.
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