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MDKSA-2006:059: 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-2006:059 (kernel).

A number of vulnerabilities were discovered and corrected in the Linux 2.6
kernel.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:059
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security

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