Serious Linux Security Holes Uncovered and Patched
By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
February 19, 2004

Several security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel were uncovered on Wednesday by a Polish security group. The problems were verified by Linux kernel developers and then fixed with a set of updates.

Red Hat Security Advisory: gaim

Synopsis:	Updated Gaim packages fix various vulnerabilities
Advisory ID:	RHSA-2004:032-01
Issue date:	2004-01-19
Updated on:	2004-01-23
Product:	Red Hat Linux
Keywords:	gaim im
Cross references:
Obsoletes:
CVE Names:	CAN-2004-0006 CAN-2004-0007 CAN-2004-0008

Linux threat behind Microsoft reversal
By Munir Kotadia
ZDNet (UK)
January 13, 2004, 7:55 AM PT

The growing threat from Linux is responsible for Microsoft's last-minute decision to extend the life of Windows 98. Analysts say there has never been a better time to try and negotiate a deal on the company's software.

Cracks in Linux Kernel Plugged
By Dennis Fisher
January 5, 2004

The maintainers of the Linux kernel have released a new version of the 2.4 series kernel to fix two security vulnerabilities, including one that enables attackers to escalate their privilege level and run arbitrary code.

SecurityFocus Linux Newsletter #164
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SecurityFocus.com Introduces a new search engine for 2004.

In our continued quest to better serve our audience, We here at
SecurityFocus.com look forward to introducing to you our new search engine
for 2004. This new and improved search engine will feature the advantage
of a complete text search of the entire site, as well as full text
searches of the mailing list archives and vulnerabilities. Also included
will be an advanced search interface.
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Attack on SCO's servers intensifies
By Robert Lemos
CNET News.com
December 11, 2003, 3:10 PM PT

A day-old denial-of-service attack on the Web server of the controversial SCO Group has been expanded to assault the company's mail and file servers, SCO's top network administrator said.

Denial-of-Service Attack Knocks SCO Group Offline
By Dennis Fisher
December 10, 2003

The SCO Group Inc.'s Web site was slammed Wednesday by a massive distributed denial-of-service attack that made the site completely unreachable for much of the day.

Microsoft prepares security assault on Linux
Company will criticize Linux for taking too long to fix bugs
By Kieren McCarthy,
Techworld.com

Microsoft Corp. is preparing a major PR assault over Windows' perceived security failings in which it will criticize Linux for taking too long to fix bugs, we have learned.

Red Hat Dumps Free Linux To Focus on Enterprise
By Jay Lyman
www.LinuxInsider.com,
Part of the ECT News Network

Based on the Linux 2.4.21 kernel, Enterprise Linux 3 is the company's first phase of an overall architecture road map that will focus on middleware, applications, management and virtualization, Red Hat spokesperson Leigh Cantrell Day told LinuxInsider.

Linux Gains Acceptance
By Cordelia Lee

Over in Malaysia, most banking institutions here readily admit that the open source power of Linux has the potential to help them gain significant OS advantages, including cost savings, performance and a new level of flexibility.