linux-kernel - Re: Linux 2.6.17.5

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Date:	Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:17:51 +0200
From:	Marcel Holtmann <marcel@...tmann.org>
To:	Miquel van Smoorenburg <miquels@...tron.nl>
Cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: Linux 2.6.17.5

Hi Miquel,

> >> I can confirm that the new fix prevents the exploit from working, with
> >> no immediately visible side effects.
> >
> >Can some one release a 2.6.17.6 ? I think many people are waiting at
> >their keyboard to get their systems protected.
> 
> # mount -o remount,nosuid /proc
> 
> Haven't tested it but that should be the workaround.

I did test it. And yes, it works.

Regards

Marcel


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