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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-2004-105: kernel Vulnerability Assessment Details
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RHSA-2004-105: 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. The Linux kernel handles the basic functions of the operating system. This kernel updates several drivers and fixes a number of bugs, including a potential security vulnerability. iDefense reported a buffer overflow flaw in the ISO9660 filesystem code. A possible hacker could create a malicious filesystem in such a way that root rights may be obtained if the filesystem is mounted. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2004-0109 to this issue. The following drivers were updated: LSI megaraid2 v2.10.1.1 IBM Serveraid v. 6.11.07 MPT Fusion v.2.05.11.03 All users are advised to upgrade to these errata packages, which contain a backported security patch that corrects this issue. Solution : http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-105.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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