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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Red Hat Local Security Checks >> RHSA-2003-145: kernel Vulnerability Assessment Details
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RHSA-2003-145: kernel |
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Check for the version of the kernel package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is running a kernel which is vulnerable to a remote denial of service. The Linux kernel handles all the low-level functionality of the Operating System. This version of the kernel is vulnerable to a flaw wherein a remote attacker can forge source IP addresses in such a way as to create a very long routing hash chain. A possible hacker, exploiting this flaw, would need the ability to craft TCP/IP packets destined to (or through) the Linux kernel. A successful attack would shut down the server. Solution : http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-145.html Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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