Linux Vendors warn of flaws

tastyweat · Feb 21, 2004, 08:38 AM

"Security experts are urging users of Linux servers and workstations to take immediate action to patch two flaws found in the kernel.
The flaws affect all current versions of Linux, and would enable a hacker to take control of a Linux system.

The two flaws, both related to the kernel's memory management technology, were discovered by a Polish security firm, iSEC Security Research. The leading Linux vendors, Red Hat, SuSE and Debian -- as well as other distributors -- have released fixes concurrent with iSEC's announcement of the flaws."

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Feb 21, 2004, 08:38 AM	#1
tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	Linux Vendors warn of flaws "Security experts are urging users of Linux servers and workstations to take immediate action to patch two flaws found in the kernel. The flaws affect all current versions of Linux, and would enable a hacker to take control of a Linux system. The two flaws, both related to the kernel's memory management technology, were discovered by a Polish security firm, iSEC Security Research. The leading Linux vendors, Red Hat, SuSE and Debian -- as well as other distributors -- have released fixes concurrent with iSEC's announcement of the flaws." Please find the full article here