Re: [SECURITY] [DSA 1565-1] New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities

[Mike Gerber <mike@sprachgewalt.de>]

Hi,

> Package        : linux-2.6
> Vulnerability  : several vulnerabilities
> Problem type   : local
> Debian-specific: no
> CVE Id(s)      : CVE-2007-6694 CVE-2008-0007 CVE-2008-1294 CVE-2008-1375
> [...]
> For the stable distribution (etch), this problem has been fixed in version
> 2.6.18.dfsg.1-18etch3.

Given a system with the package "linux-image-2.6.18-6-686" installed,
version "2.6.18.dfsg.1-18etch3" and:

 # uname -r
 2.6.18-6-686

How do I decide that the fixed kernel is actually booted? Other than by
uptime?

Cheers,
Mike