Scientific Linux Security Update : kernel on SL5.x i386/x86_64

Olaf Kirch reported a flaw in the i915 kernel driver that only affects the Intel G33 series and newer. This flaw could, potentially, lead to local privilege escalation. CVE-2008-3831, Important - Miklos Szeredi reported a missing check for files opened with OAPPEND in the syssplice. This could...