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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Red Hat Local Security Checks >> RHSA-2004-069: kernel Vulnerability Assessment Details
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RHSA-2004-069: kernel |
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Check for the version of the kernel packages Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Updated kernel packages that fix a security vulnerability which may permit local users to gain root rights are now available. [Updated 5 March 2004] Added kernel-headers packages The Linux kernel handles the basic functions of the operating system. Paul Starzetz discovered a flaw in return value checking in mremap() in the Linux kernel versions 2.4.24 and previous that may permit a local attacker to gain root rights. No exploit is currently available however this issue is exploitable. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2004-0077 to this issue. Arjan van de Ven discovered a flaw in ncp_lookup() in ncpfs that could permit local privilege escalation. ncpfs is only used to permit a system to mount volumes of NetWare servers or print to NetWare printers. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2004-0010 to this issue. All users are advised to upgrade to these errata packages, which contain backported security patches that correct these issues. Red Hat would like to thank Paul Starzetz from ISEC for reporting this issue CVE-2004-0077. Solution : http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-069.html Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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