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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 >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2002:047: util-linux Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2002:047: util-linux |
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Check for the version of the util-linux package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2002:047 (util-linux). Michal Zalewski found a vulnerability in the util-linux package with the chfn utility. This utility permits users to modify some information in the /etc/passwd file, and is installed setuid root. Using a carefully crafted attack sequence, a possible hacker can exploit a complex file locking and modification race that would permit them to make changes to the /etc/passwd file. To successfully exploit this vulnerability and obtain privilege escalation, there is a need for some administrator interaction, and the password file must over over 4kb in size the attacker's entry cannot be in the last 4kb of the file. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:047 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 5344 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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