Re: knoppix 5.3, kernel without vmsplice exploit

[Klaus Knopper <debian-knoppix@knopper.net>]

Hi Thomas,

We will build a new kernel for the download version, also because of
problems with ISDN drivers, about a week after Cebit.

Regards
-Klaus

On Wed, Mar 05, 2008 at 03:43:46PM +0100, Gebhardt Thomas wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> the 2.6.24 kernel from the knoppix 5.3 DVD is affected by the
> vmsplice local root exploit (just tested). While this doesn't matter
> in most cases it is critical in kiosk-like environments.
> 
> Is there already a patched (e.g. 2.6.24.2 or similar) version of the
> kernel or do I have to compile it by myself?
> 
> Thanks, Thomas
> 
> 
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