RHBA-2005:703 - Bug Fix Advisory

Topic

An updated grub package that fixes various bugs is now available.

Description

The grub utility is responsible for booting the operating system kernel.

The following issues have been adressed:

• grub-install now supports use of enhanced stack protection features.
• grub-install now handles storage devices with nonstandard device paths.
• documentation has been clarified regarding "grub-install --recheck"

All users of grub should upgrade to this updated package, which resolves
these issues.

Solution

Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat
Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat
Update Agent, use the following command:

up2date

For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the
following Web page for the System Administration or Customization
guide specific to your system:

http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/

Affected Products

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 4 x86_64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 4 i386
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 4 x86_64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 4 i386
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 4 x86_64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 4 i386

Fixes

• BZ - 159043 - I2O grub install fails

CVEs

(none)

References

(none)