Linux Kernel Fragmented IPv6 Packet Filtering Bypass

"Some vulnerabilities have been reported in the Linux Kernel, which
can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security
restrictions."

http://secunia.com/advisories/22731/

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

Wrong group ;-)

 

ipv6 only. also appears to be fixed. so remember, as with all kernel
upgrades, get the major version and apply current patch to it to save on
bandwidth should another upgrade be required before the major number
increases.

nice to know there was a 0-day fix.

http://s5h.net/u?f7

http://s5h.net/u?ba

 

Ron`s just trying to help the linux chappies %> }.

 

Hiya ed.

Rather than a "Ok, so what? We'll fix it in three weeks." day fix?

 

Which would be ok, IF he knew anything about linux, & IF had a kloo.

 

What!!! The Linux scabies?

 

With his 36 years experience on computing, he *knows* that Linux is just a
script kiddie OS for a tiny minority of computer users.

 

And in your 6 years of life, all you've learnt to do is troll.
Now go away & play with your Fischer-Price toy OS.
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Ignore the forger.

 

*plonk*

 

In comp.os.linux.advocacy, Clogwog
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No no, he said ignore the forger, not plonk the reporter.

 

OMG, he's a forger *AND* a pedophile?

 

*plonk*

 

In comp.os.linux.advocacy, Clogwog
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Your loss. Followups set appropriately.