Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : util-linux-ng (MDVSA-2008:114)

high Nessus Plugin ID 36569

Synopsis

The remote Mandriva Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events.

The updated packages have been patched to fix the issue.

Solution

Update the affected util-linux-ng package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 36569

File Name: mandriva_MDVSA-2008-114.nasl

Version: 1.13

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 4/23/2009

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:util-linux-ng, cpe:/o:mandriva:linux:2008.0, cpe:/o:mandriva:linux:2008.1

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 6/13/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-1926

CWE: 94

MDVSA: 2008:114

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