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Re: Linux 1.3.x kernels (was: Bug#2678: 0.93R6 won't take libc5)



[ Sorry for the empty mil ... -Dominik]

>>>>> Andrew Howell writes:
> 1.3.72 is probably the most stable late 1.3 kernel from my

You should be aware that all Linux version prior to 1.3.75 have a
security bug WRT 80386 LDT manipulation, resulting in a severe
security leak.  I have no further information, but i guess anyone with
the right amount of knowledge about x86 protected mode could read it
out of the kernel sources.

Dominik
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