Bonjour,
Now that FC1 has gone to legacy... there are no more updates for the last kernel 2.4.22-1.2199.nptl For how long can we trust the Internet security with this kernel: I have a gateway to the internet with FC1 running this kernel and I am wondering when do I have to change it for safety reasons?
Hi,
Most security problems that come up with Linux distributions are not with the kernel itself. Those do happen from time to time, but problems with server software (like buffer overflows that can be exploited to gain root access) are a lot more common.
If you are using a distribution that is no longer supported for updates, then I would really recommend upgrading to one that is. It's not just the kernel you would have to worry about, but the server software and the applications that are run by users, as well.
When a server is hacked, most of the time it's because of a known vulernability that was not patched. It's really important to stay up to date on your patches, which means using a current version of your distribution.
Rich
