[cobalt-security] Kernel Update

[baltimoremd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Cobalt just announced a kernel update:

CacheRaQ4-All-Kernel-0.0.1-2.216C27III: Kernel Update 0.0.1
Requires Reboot: YES
This Kernel Upgrade provides a complete fix for the sysctl negative offset
bug as well as the ptrace setuid bug. Information regarding this update
can
be found at Security Focus' website.  The URLs are:
be found at Security Focus' website.  The URLs are:
http://www.securityfocus.com/vdb/?id=2364 - sysctl bug
http://www.securityfocus.com/vdb/?id=2044 - ptrace bug
NOTE:
- The previous version of this update did not completely close the
security
holes mentioned above. It is strongly recommended that users install the
latest Kernel version.
- A known issue with systems not being able to reboot completely has been
fixed in this version. Once installation is completed the system should be
powered down and back up so the new kernel can take effect.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

But, the web download page doesn't mention the power-down/power-up

Considering that my RaQ is more than a comfortable walk from here, I'm
wondering if anyone has installed the patch....and whether they
did the pwer-don/power-up routine.

thanks

Thom