rPath alert rPSA-2007-0269-1 (kernel)

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rPSA-2007-0269-1 kernel
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Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:42:31 -0500
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rPath Security Advisory: 2007-0269-1
Published: 2007-12-18
Products:
    rPath Linux 1
    rPath Appliance Platform Linux Service 1

Rating: Major
Exposure Level Classification:
    Local User Deterministic Denial of Service
Updated Versions:
    kernel=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1-vmware/2.6.22.15-0.1-1
    kernel=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1/2.6.22.15-0.1-1
    kernel=rap.rpath.com@rpath:linux-1/2.6.22.15-1-1

rPath Issue Tracking System:
    https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2038

References:
    http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5966

Description:
    Previous versions of the kernel package have a vulnerability which can
    allow local users to trigger a denial of service on systems using hpet
    timers.  Systems without an active hpet timer are not impacted by this
    vulnerability.
    
    A system reboot is required to resolve this vulnerability.

http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2007-0269

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