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Linux 2.4.24 Release Fixes Root Vulnerability

Posted by simoniker on from the version-plus-plus dept.

diegocgteleline.es writes "Linux Kernel 2.4.24 has been released and is available on kernel.org. It seems there's a bug in the mremap(2) system call, where a local user can get root privileges.The new version has been released only with the most important bugs fixed - the rest of the changes have been postponed (those changes include the XFS filesystem)."

2 of 436 comments (clear)

  1. Where to get it by algeliten · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Users of their distribution's kernel should install upgrades when their distribution releases an update (should be soonish). Those who prefer stock kernels can grab patches from your local mirror or use my torrent (includes linux-2.4.24.tar.bz, pgp signature and 23->24 changelog).

  2. Re:Article title misleading... by gvc · · Score: 1, Redundant

    What's the answer to the question? Is this something that pre-2.4.23 users should be concerned with?