* Jan Luehr:

> So your point is, there a much already known local root exploits on an 
> standard woody system no one cares about?

For those of you who don't subscribe to full-disclosure, the following
information might be a bit reassuring.  A clearer image of what's
going is now emerging (a version "1" kernel is not part of woody).

From: Matt Zimmerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] Automated ssh scanning
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 15:23:25 -0700
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

On Thu, Aug 26, 2004 at 09:46:36PM +0200, Richard Verwayen wrote:

> ii  kernel-image-2 1              Linux kernel binary image for version 2.4.18
> ii  kernel-image-2 1              Linux kernel binary image for version 2.4.19

You are running a custom kernel.  If you run a custom kernel, obviously you
don't benefit from the patches to the stock kernel.  Install the 2.4.18-1
kernel if you want security updates.


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