Updated kernel packages available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 1
Security Advisory: Important
Updated kernel packages are now available as part of ongoing support
and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4. This is the
first regular update.
[Updated 9 August 2005]
The advisory text has been updated to show that this update also contained
fixes for the security issues named CAN-2005-0209 and CAN-2005-0937. No
changes have been made to the packages associated with this advisory.
The Linux kernel handles the basic functions of the operating system.
This is the first regular kernel update to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.
A flaw affecting the auditing code was discovered. On Itanium
architectures a local user could use this flaw to cause a denial of service
(crash). This issue is rated as having important security impact
(CAN-2005-0136).
A flaw was discovered in the servicing of a raw device ioctl. A local user
who has access to raw devices could use this flaw to write to kernel memory
and cause a denial of service or potentially gain privileges. This issue
is rated as having moderate security impact (CAN-2005-1264).
A flaw in fragment forwarding was discovered that affected the netfilter
subsystem for certain network interface cards. A remote attacker could send
a set of bad fragments and cause a denial of service (system crash). Acenic
and SunGEM network interfaces were the only adapters affected, which are in
widespread use. (CAN-2005-0209)
A flaw in the futex functions was discovered affecting the Linux 2.6
kernel. A local user could use this flaw to cause a denial of service
(system crash). (CAN-2005-0937)
New features introduced by this update include:
There were many bug fixes in various parts of the kernel. The ongoing
effort to resolve these problems has resulted in a marked improvement
in the reliability and scalability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.
The following device drivers have been upgraded to new versions:
ata_piix -------- 1.03
bonding --------- 2.6.1
e1000 ----------- 5.6.10.1-k2-NAPI
e100 ------------ 3.3.6-k2-NAPI
ibmveth --------- 1.03
libata ---------- 1.02 to 1.10
lpfc ------------ 0:8.0.16 to 0:8.0.16.6_x2
megaraid_mbox --- 2.20.4.0 to 2.20.4.5
megaraid_mm ----- 2.20.2.0-rh4 to 2.20.2.5
sata_nv --------- 0.03 to 0.6
sata_promise ---- 1.00 to 1.01
sata_sil -------- 0.8
sata_sis -------- 0.5
sata_svw -------- 1.05
sata_sx4 -------- 0.7
sata_via -------- 1.0
sata_vsc -------- 1.0
tg3 ------------- 3.22-rh
ipw2100 --------- 1.0.3
ipw2200 --------- 1.0.0
All Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 users are advised to upgrade their
kernels to the packages associated with their machine architectures
and configurations as listed in this erratum.
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat
Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat
Update Agent, use the following command:
up2date
For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the
following Web page for the System Administration or Customization
guide specific to your system:
http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
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