DANGER-Will Robinson!!

[flip city]

ALERT LINUX KERNEL COMPROMISE http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/08/14/critical_linux_bug/

[kc1di]

it's already been pactched should be in the repository soon.

[uelsk8s]

A patched kernel for 6.0 is here:
ftp://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/vectorlinux/veclinux-6.0/kernels/kernel-2.6.27.29-i686-1vl60.tlz
ftp://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/vectorlinux/veclinux-6.0/kernels/kernel-modules-2.6.27.29-i686-1vl60.tlz
ftp://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/vectorlinux/veclinux-6.0/kernels/kernel-src-2.6.27.29-i686-1vl60.tlz

and 5.9 here:
ftp://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/vectorlinux/veclinux-5.9/kernels/kernel-2.6.27.29-i686-1vl59.tlz
ftp://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/vectorlinux/veclinux-5.9/kernels/kernel-modules-2.6.27.29-i686-1vl59.tlz
ftp://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/vectorlinux/veclinux-5.9/kernels/kernel-src-2.6.27.29-i686-1vl59.tlz

Thanks to rbistolfi for building the 5.9 kernel

Uelsk8s

[GrannyGeek]

Do we install these like regular packages? Should we modify LILO to allow a choice between the old kernel and the patched kernel? I need a little guidance about how to install these.
--GrannyGeek

[uelsk8s]

download the kernels and install like any other package.
You will need the kernel and kernel-module packages, the kernel-src package is optional and only needed to build kernel and drivers
After you install run vliloconf or manually add the new kernel to your bootloader.
After rebooting with the new kernel and verifying that it works on your system, you may remove the older kernel if you want.

[Daniel]

Since this is apparently a major security patch, will it be included in the downloadable vl60 iso files from the download page on vectorlinux.com so it won't have to be added after installation?

[GrannyGeek]

Thanks for the directions. I'll try it  now.
--GrannyGeek

[flip city]

download the kernels and install like any other package.
You will need the kernel and kernel-module packages, the kernel-src package is optional and only needed to build kernel and drivers
After you install run vliloconf or manually add the new kernel to your bootloader.
After rebooting with the new kernel and verifying that it works on your system, you may remove the older kernel if you want.

OK...just to be on the safe side...download the kernel packages, right click on package, click install package, enter root pw. After installation then change the /boot/grub/menu.lst to reflect the new kernel. This ONLY applies to those that are using GRUB as the bootloader !
What script do you use to remove the old kernel ?

[uelsk8s]

removepkg kernel-2.6.27.12-i686-1vl60

make sure you use the complete old kernel package name like above

[flip city]

GOOD REPORT...all systems are go...after successful brain salad surgery. Thanks to all... I would never had dared before to attempt a kernel update...KUDOS to team vector !

[GrannyGeek]

I've installed it on two computers and everything is working fine.
--GrannyGeek

[Trex]

Sweated over it, expecting a disaster, it all went smooth as silk..easy peesy...

Thanks for the quick how to...

[zhymm]

Well, lost wireless love with the patched kernel with my laptop.  I have a Dell Latitude 600 with the infamous Broadcom 43xx chip. 

Now to patch the desktop (crosses fingers).

Old Man Zhymm

[uelsk8s]

Well, lost wireless love with the patched kernel with my laptop.  I have a Dell Latitude 600 with the infamous Broadcom 43xx chip. 

Now to patch the desktop (crosses fingers).

Old Man Zhymm

try installing this package for your wireless ftp://vectorlinux.osuosl.org/pub/vectorlinux/veclinux-6.0/packages/drivers/broadcom-wl-5.10.27.6_2.6.27.29-i586-1vl60.tlz

[zhymm]

Reacted too soon   .  On second boot my wireless on the lappy is working.  Dunno why it didn't the first time.

Old Man Zhymm