> > xepsilon writes "A local Linux security hole using ptrace has > been discovered that allows a potential attacker to gain root > privileges. Linux 2.2.25 has been released to correct this > security hole, along with a patch for 2.4.20-pre kernels. 2.4.21 > ought to contain this fix, once it is released. 2.5 is not > believed to be vulnerable to this security hole. See this email > from Alan Cox for details, and a patch." >
Yes, this affects u too. get the patch and then man patch to learn how to apply the patch. one thing though, the patch is applied to the source files and u would have to recompile the kernel after that. If u'r not scared of that, go ahead and upgrade. Sharninder Singh National Institute Of Management, Calcutta -------------------------------------------------- 'M.C.S.E - Minesweeper Consultant & Solitaire Expert' -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
