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SuSE 10 Security Update : Linux kernel (ZYPP Patch Number 1896)
medium Nessus Plugin ID 29484
Synopsis
The remote SuSE 10 host is missing a security-related patch.Description
This kernel update fixes the following security problems :- A race condition allows local users to gain root privileges by changing the file mode of /proc/self/ files in a way that causes those files (for instance /proc/self/environ) to become setuid root. [#192688].
(CVE-2006-3626)
- A stack-based buffer overflow in CDROM / DVD handling was fixed which could be used by a physical local attacker to crash the kernel or execute code within kernel context, depending on presence of automatic DVD handling in the system. [#190396]. (CVE-2006-2935)
- Due to an argument validation error in prctl(PR_SET_DUMPABLE) a local attacker can easily gain administrator (root) privileges. [#186980].
(CVE-2006-2451)
and the following non security bugs :
- Limit the maximum number of LUNs to 16384 [#185164]
- LSI 1030/MPT Fusion driver hang during error recovery -- Optionally disable QAS [#180100]
- advance buffer pointers in h_copy_rdma() to avoid data corruption [#186444]
Solution
Apply ZYPP patch number 1896.See Also
http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-2451.html
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 29484
File Name: suse_kernel-1896.nasl
Version: 1.19
Type: local
Agent: unix
Family: SuSE Local Security Checks
Published: 12/13/2007
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Critical
Score: 9.3
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.2
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:suse:suse_linux
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/SuSE/release, Host/SuSE/rpm-list
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/25/2006
Exploitable With
CANVAS (CANVAS)