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MDKSA-2005:022: kernel

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the kernel package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:022 (kernel).

A number of vulnerabilities are fixed in the 2.4 and 2.6 kernels with this
advisory.

To update your kernel, please follow the directions located at:

http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/kernelupdate

PLEASE NOTE: Mandrakelinux 10.0 users will need to upgrade to the latest
module-init-tools package prior to upgrading their kernel. Likewise, MNF8.2
users will need to upgrade to the latest modutils package prior to upgrading
their kernel.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:022
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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