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Title : Linux Kernel "mmap_min_addr" Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
Advisory ID : VUPEN/ADV-2007-4200
CVE ID : CVE-2007-6434
Rated as : Low Risk

Remotely Exploitable : No
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2007-12-12

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A vulnerability has been identified in Linux Kernel, which could be exploited by malicious users to bypass security restrictions [...]

Solution

Upgrade to Linux Kernel version 2.6.24-rc5 :
http://www.kernel.org

Credits

Vulnerability reported by the vendor.

ChangeLog

2007-12-12 : Initial release

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