kernel-rt: Sending SysRq command via ICMP echo request

A flaw was found in the way the realtime kernel processed specially crafted ICMP echo requests. A remote attacker could use this flaw to trigger a sysrql function based on values in the ICMP packet, allowing them to remotely restart the system. Note that this feature is not enabled by default and...

Vulnerabilities in the operating system openSUSE, which allow a malicious individual to compromise the accessibility of protected information

Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the kernel-rt operating system of openSUSE. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities can lead to a violation of the accessibility of protected information. These vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely...

Important: Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security and bug fix update

Updated kernel packages that fix several security issues and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise MRG 1.0. This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team. The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux...