Comment 110 for bug 190587

I've compiled an interim RPM for my internal use, as I considered this safer
than the kernel module which has caused panics. It's the same as 2.6.18-53
Centos, but with the upstream kernel patch applied. Obviously your mileage may vary.

http://erek.blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/11/rhel-5-centos-5-kernel-rpms-patched-against-vmsplice-local-root-exploit/