Gentoo: 200407-02 High Severity: Linux Kernel Issues and Fixes

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200407-02 https://security.gentoo.org/ Severity: High Title: Linux Kernel: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: July 03, 2004 Bugs: #47881, #49637, #53804, #54976, #55698 ID: 200407-02

Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the Linux kernel used by GNU/Linux systems. Patched, or updated versions of these kernels have been released and details are included in this advisory.
Background ========= The Linux kernel is responsible for managing the core aspects of a GNU/Linux system, providing an interface for core system applications as well as providing the essential structure and capability to access hardware that is needed for a running system.
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