Pappy's Kernel Seeds Part III<Closed. Please use new thread>

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:13 am Post subject:

Not really, but I have visited the site before.

Cheers,
Pappy
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d2_racing · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:04 pm Post subject:

I'm happy to see that the http://kmuto.jp/debian/hcl/ use the latest Debian Kernel to build their database, so at least it can detect a wide range to hardware.

Maybe one day, Pappy will use his own database based on the latest vanilla-source or even the git-source

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:09 am Post subject:

Another day, another batch of kernel sources. I've uploaded .configs for 2.6.31-tuxonice-r13, 2.6.32-hardened-r15, and 2.6.34-hardened-r3 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

2.6.35-zen2 has hit portage. I checked to make sure that:
a) the .config was the same
b) my Makefile still works.

All is well. So, now you have a choice of two different named versions of linux-2.6.35-zen2; the recently released, and mine...well three if you add the original git version. Cool fun.

Cheers,
Pappy
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stuNNed2 · Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:43 pm Post subject:

Pappy,

You da man! Computer is running a lot better now that it's based upon one of your seeds!

Thanks man!

Lance(stuNNed)

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 5:51 pm Post subject:

It does me good to read things of this nature. I am so glad I could help. Enjoy the Linux experience!

Cheers,
Pappy
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scouter389 · n00b Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 22 Location: Chickasha, OK

I recently stumbled across this thread and decided to try a seed. WOW, what a difference it made to my machines. I can't begin to describe the difference it made to my ancient Compaq Proliant 1850R server especially. it felt so much snappier that I was amazed. All six (yes, six) of my machines at home now have your seeds for the kernels. Thanks Pappy!
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d2_racing · Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 5:31 pm Post subject:

6 box

What are you doing with them ?

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:20 pm Post subject:

scouter389,

Thank you for that lovely endorsement. All four of my machines run on seeds. I don't just make them, I use them.

Of course, I get to play with and use the best settings since I'm always experimenting with my stuff first. The results of that experimentation and the info gleaned from the research on the information pages is going to make it so much easier when the time comes for the flowers to bloom. That's the term I use when I'm in production of a new set of seed settings.

And that time isn't too far in the future. While I doubt it will be in time for the kernel-seeds.org two year anniversary (First official page dated 9-12-2008), the new seeds should be ready well before the holidays.

Everyone,

Before I forget again, I'd like to thank Martin d'Anjou for his most generous donation to the site. His name will be added to the A&B page most likely later on this evening, or early tomorrow morning.

I'd like to share his note to me, since it echo's scouter389's sentiment. This is after I thanked him for his donation.

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:53 am Post subject:

A tornado stopped by Dallas earlier today for a visit. Had it not done so, I would have made this announcement prior to now...

I've just uploaded the .configs for 2.6.32-hardened-r16 and 2.6.34-hardened-r4 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

No need to storm chase when they come right to you.

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:05 am Post subject:

Also, as promised, I updated the Above and Beyond page.

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:51 pm Post subject:

I would like to take this opportunity to humbly and publicly thank stuNNed for his generous donation. His name has been added to the Above and Beyond (A&B) page.

And folks, there's lots of room left to add your names to the A&B. Since the two year anniversary for the site is this coming Sunday, 09-12-2010, what a better time or reason to donate. You can help me keep the site running into year three, and earn my undying gratitude.

Once again, my most heartfelt thanks to stuNNed.

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 6:20 am Post subject:

Only two kernel source releases today. I've just uploaded .configs for 2.6.34.7 and 2.6.35-gentoo-r6 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:42 am Post subject:

Another day, another few kernel sources released. I've just uploaded .configs for 2.6.32-hardened-17, 2.6.34-gentoo-r9, and 2.6.34-hardened-5 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:39 am Post subject:

I've just uploaded .configs for 2.6.32-gentoo-17, 2.6.34-gentoo-r10, and 2.6.35-gentoo-7 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:52 am Post subject:

I'm a little bit hardened, I'm a little bit tuxonice.

I say that because I've just uploaded .configs for 2.6.32-hardened-r18, 2.6.32-tuxonice-r17, 2.6.34-hardened-r6, 2.6.34-tuxonice-r6, and 2.6.35-tuxonice-r3 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

What will tomorrow bring? Stay-tuned to find out.

Cheers,
Pappy
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Moriah · Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 4:06 am Post subject:

Does anyone know which kernel versions are affected by this?

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:49 am Post subject:

I don't know if this exactly translates, but apparently, this bug was introduced in the .26 kernel family, and has been removed from 2.6.36_rcr4. There is a patch available, and I'm pretty sure we're going to see some new source in the next few days that have this issue fixed.

Check this document for more information. I believe this article is referencing vanilla source code, and not RHEL based kernel source. RHEL based kernel source is its own animal...an animal I've dealt with a couple times, but I'd rather not do it again.

Cheers,
Pappy
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Moriah · Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:39 pm Post subject:

Ditto on the RHEL. Yes, I have a license for it, but I only use it when it is required by the customer. The DoD likes it and mandates it because the SELINUX flavor of it has been blessed by the NSA, which is certainly a feather in the red hat. :wink:

My concern, and the reason for my original post, was to determine if there was a gentoo kernel update to plug this hole, and if so, what kernel was it. I figured if anybody might know, it woudl Dr. Kernel himself, Pappy McFae.

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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:01 pm Post subject:

I just took a quick look at kernel.org, and they've released new versions of the sources that remain in production. My assumption is there are going to be a lot of new seeds showing up sometime in the next twelve hours or so. I would imagine that other seed sources will be following suit in a few days, if they aren't already in portage.

Just thought you'd like to know.

Cheers,
Pappy
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neofutur · n00b Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 21 Location: France

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:05 am Post subject:

As I figured, this problem has been addressed by kernel.org. I've just uploaded .configs for 2.6.27.54, 2.6.32.22, and 2.6.35.5 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

And I have checked, and yes, these sources are patched for the issue. I've also patched 2.6.34-zen1 and 2.6.35-zen2 (the sources I'm using on core-too), and things appear to be ok. There is a test that is supposed to identify if your system is able to be injured by the associated exploit. I just tested mine, and I pass. You can get the executable or the source here to make sure you are ok as well.

Cheers,
Pappy
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upengan78 · l33t Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 710 Location: IL

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:00 pm Post subject:

No. That version was released before the unveiling of the issue. The only versions of source known to not have this issue are the ones I listed last night; the latest vanilla-sources.

Just to remind everyone that if you don't have a 64 bit machine, this issue will not be a problem. 32 bit machines are unaffected.

Cheers,
Pappy
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Anon-E-moose · Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:13 pm Post subject:

Diagnostic tool for public CVE-2010-3081 exploit -- Ksplice, Inc.
(see http://www.ksplice.com/uptrack/cve-2010-3081)

$$$ Kernel release: 2.6.35-zen2
!!! Could not find symbol: per_cpu__current_task

A symbol required by the published exploit for CVE-2010-3081 is not
provided by your kernel. The exploit would not work on your system.

I'm running a 64 bit system, multi-lib and I have not applied any patch, so I don't know what to say.
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