Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The remote VMware ESX / ESXi host is missing a security-related patch.
It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities, including remote code execution vulnerabilities, in the following components :

  - Apache Geronimo
  - Apache Tomcat
  - Apache Xerces2
  - cURL/libcURL
  - ISC BIND
  - Libxml2
  - Linux kernel
  - Linux kernel 64-bit
  - Linux kernel Common Internet File System
  - Linux kernel eCryptfs
  - NTP
  - Python
  - Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
  - Java SE Development Kit (JDK)
  - Java SE Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT)
  - Java SE Plugin
  - Java SE Provider
  - Java SE Swing
  - Java SE Web Start

The remote OracleVM system is missing necessary patches to address critical security updates :

CVE-2009-1895 The personality subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc3 has a PER_CLEAR_ON_SETID setting that does not clear the ADDR_COMPAT_LAYOUT and MMAP_PAGE_ZERO flags when executing a setuid or setgid program, which makes it easier for local users to leverage the details of memory usage to (1) conduct NULL pointer dereference attacks, (2) bypass the mmap_min_addr protection mechanism, or (3) defeat address space layout randomization (ASLR).

CVE-2007-5966 Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

CVE-2009-1389 Buffer overflow in the RTL8169 NIC driver (drivers/net/r8169.c) in the Linux kernel before 2.6.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel memory corruption and crash) via a long packet.

  - [misc] personality handling: fix PER_CLEAR_ON_SETID     (Vitaly Mayatskikh) [511173 508842] (CVE-2009-1895)

  - [misc] hrtimer: fix a soft lockup (Amerigo Wang) [418061     418071] (CVE-2007-5966)

  - [net] r8169: fix crash when large packets are received     (Ivan Vecera) [504731 504732] (CVE-2009-1389)

From Red Hat Security Advisory 2009:1193 :

Updated kernel packages that fix several security issues and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.

Security fixes :

* the possibility of a timeout value overflow was found in the Linux kernel high-resolution timers functionality, hrtimers. This could allow a local, unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service (kernel panic). (CVE-2007-5966, Important)

* a flaw was found in the Intel PRO/1000 network driver in the Linux kernel. Frames with sizes near the MTU of an interface may be split across multiple hardware receive descriptors. Receipt of such a frame could leak through a validation check, leading to a corruption of the length check. A remote attacker could use this flaw to send a specially crafted packet that would cause a denial of service or code execution. (CVE-2009-1385, Important)

* Michael Tokarev reported a flaw in the Realtek r8169 Ethernet driver in the Linux kernel. This driver allowed interfaces using this driver to receive frames larger than could be handled, which could lead to a remote denial of service or code execution. (CVE-2009-1389, Important)

* the ADDR_COMPAT_LAYOUT and MMAP_PAGE_ZERO flags were not cleared when a setuid or setgid program was executed. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to bypass the mmap_min_addr protection mechanism and perform a NULL pointer dereference attack, or bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) security feature.
(CVE-2009-1895, Important)

* Ramon de Carvalho Valle reported two flaws in the Linux kernel eCryptfs implementation. A local attacker with permissions to perform an eCryptfs mount could modify the metadata of the files in that eCrypfts mount to cause a buffer overflow, leading to a denial of service or privilege escalation. (CVE-2009-2406, CVE-2009-2407, Important)

* Konstantin Khlebnikov discovered a race condition in the ptrace implementation in the Linux kernel. This race condition can occur when the process tracing and the process being traced participate in a core dump. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to trigger a deadlock, resulting in a partial denial of service. (CVE-2009-1388, Moderate)

Bug fixes (see References below for a link to more detailed notes) :

* possible dom0 crash when a Xen para-virtualized guest was installed while another para-virtualized guest was rebooting. (BZ#497812)

* no directory removal audit record if the directory and its subtree were recursively watched by an audit rule. (BZ#507561)

* running 'echo 1 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches' under high memory load could cause a kernel panic. (BZ#503692)

* on 32-bit systems, core dumps for some multithreaded applications did not include all thread information. (BZ#505322)

* a stack buffer used by get_event_name() was too small for nul terminator sprintf() writes. This could lead to an invalid pointer or kernel panic. (BZ#506906)

* when using the aic94xx driver, systems with SATA drives may not boot due to a libsas bug. (BZ#506029)

* Wacom Cintiq 21UX and Intuos stylus buttons were handled incorrectly when moved away from and back to these tablets. (BZ#508275)

* CPU 'soft lockup' messages and possibe system hangs on systems with certain Broadcom network devices and running the Linux kernel from the kernel-xen package. (BZ#503689)

* on 64-bit PowerPC, getitimer() failed for programs using the ITIMER_REAL timer that were also compiled for 64-bit systems. This caused such programs to abort. (BZ#510018)

* write operations could be blocked even when using O_NONBLOCK.
(BZ#510239)

* the 'pci=nomsi' option was required for installing and booting Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 on systems with VIA VT3364 chipsets.
(BZ#507529)

* shutting down, destroying, or migrating Xen guests with large amounts of memory could cause other guests to be temporarily unresponsive. (BZ#512311)

Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues. Systems must be rebooted for this update to take effect.

Updated kernel packages that fix multiple security issues and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 Extended Update Support.

This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.

This update fixes the following security issues :

* a flaw was found in the IPv6 Extension Header (EH) handling implementation in the Linux kernel. The skb->dst data structure was not properly validated in the ipv6_hop_jumbo() function. This could possibly lead to a remote denial of service. (CVE-2007-4567, Important)

* the possibility of a timeout value overflow was found in the Linux kernel high-resolution timers functionality, hrtimers. This could allow a local, unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service (kernel panic). (CVE-2007-5966, Important)

* memory leaks were found on some error paths in the icmp_send() function in the Linux kernel. This could, potentially, cause the network connectivity to cease. (CVE-2009-0778, Important)

* a deficiency was found in the Linux kernel system call auditing implementation on 64-bit systems. This could allow a local, unprivileged user to circumvent a system call audit configuration, if that configuration filtered based on the 'syscall' number or arguments. (CVE-2009-0834, Important)

* a flaw was found in the Intel PRO/1000 Linux driver (e1000) in the Linux kernel. Frames with sizes near the MTU of an interface may be split across multiple hardware receive descriptors. Receipt of such a frame could leak through a validation check, leading to a corruption of the length check. A remote attacker could use this flaw to send a specially crafted packet that would cause a denial of service or code execution. (CVE-2009-1385, Important)

* the ADDR_COMPAT_LAYOUT and MMAP_PAGE_ZERO flags were not cleared when a setuid or setgid program was executed. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to bypass the mmap_min_addr protection mechanism and perform a NULL pointer dereference attack, or bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) security feature.
(CVE-2009-1895, Important)

* a flaw was found in each of the following Intel PRO/1000 Linux drivers in the Linux kernel: e1000 and e1000e. A remote attacker using packets larger than the MTU could bypass the existing fragment check, resulting in partial, invalid frames being passed to the network stack. These flaws could also possibly be used to trigger a remote denial of service. (CVE-2009-4536, CVE-2009-4538, Important)

* a flaw was found in the Realtek r8169 Ethernet driver in the Linux kernel. Receiving overly-long frames with a certain revision of the network cards supported by this driver could possibly result in a remote denial of service. (CVE-2009-4537, Important)

Note: This update also fixes several bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/errata/RHSA-2010-0079/Kernel_Security_Update / index.html

Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect.

CVE-2007-5966 kernel: non-root can trigger cpu_idle soft lockup CVE-2009-1385 kernel: e1000_clean_rx_irq() denial of service CVE-2009-1388 kernel: do_coredump() vs ptrace_start() deadlock CVE-2009-1389 kernel: r8169: fix crash when large packets are received CVE-2009-1895 kernel: personality: fix PER_CLEAR_ON_SETID CVE-2009-2406 kernel: ecryptfs stack overflow in parse_tag_11_packet() CVE-2009-2407 kernel: ecryptfs heap overflow in parse_tag_3_packet()

Security fixes :

  - the possibility of a timeout value overflow was found in     the Linux kernel high-resolution timers functionality,     hrtimers. This could allow a local, unprivileged user to     execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service     (kernel panic). (CVE-2007-5966, Important)

  - a flaw was found in the Intel PRO/1000 network driver in     the Linux kernel. Frames with sizes near the MTU of an     interface may be split across multiple hardware receive     descriptors. Receipt of such a frame could leak through     a validation check, leading to a corruption of the     length check. A remote attacker could use this flaw to     send a specially crafted packet that would cause a     denial of service or code execution. (CVE-2009-1385,     Important)

  - Michael Tokarev reported a flaw in the Realtek r8169     Ethernet driver in the Linux kernel. This driver allowed     interfaces using this driver to receive frames larger     than could be handled, which could lead to a remote     denial of service or code execution. (CVE-2009-1389,     Important)

  - the ADDR_COMPAT_LAYOUT and MMAP_PAGE_ZERO flags were not     cleared when a setuid or setgid program was executed. A     local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to bypass     the mmap_min_addr protection mechanism and perform a     NULL pointer dereference attack, or bypass the Address     Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) security feature.
    (CVE-2009-1895, Important)

  - Ramon de Carvalho Valle reported two flaws in the Linux     kernel eCryptfs implementation. A local attacker with     permissions to perform an eCryptfs mount could modify     the metadata of the files in that eCrypfts mount to     cause a buffer overflow, leading to a denial of service     or privilege escalation. (CVE-2009-2406, CVE-2009-2407,     Important)

  - Konstantin Khlebnikov discovered a race condition in the     ptrace implementation in the Linux kernel. This race     condition can occur when the process tracing and the     process being traced participate in a core dump. A     local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to trigger     a deadlock, resulting in a partial denial of service.
    (CVE-2009-1388, Moderate)

Bug fixes :

  - possible host (dom0) crash when installing a Xen     para-virtualized guest while another para-virtualized     guest was rebooting. (BZ#497812)

  - no audit record for a directory removal if the directory     and its subtree were recursively watched by an audit     rule. (BZ#507561)

  - running 'echo 1 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches' on systems     under high memory load could cause a kernel panic.
    (BZ#503692)

  - on 32-bit systems, core dumps for some multithreaded     applications did not include all thread information.
    (BZ#505322)

  - a stack buffer used by get_event_name() was not large     enough for the nul terminator sprintf() writes. This     could lead to an invalid pointer or kernel panic.
    (BZ#506906)

  - when using the aic94xx driver, a system with SATA drives     may not boot due to a bug in libsas. (BZ#506029)

  - incorrect stylus button handling when moving it away     then returning it to the tablet for Wacom Cintiq 21UX     and Intuos tablets. (BZ#508275)

  - CPU 'soft lockup' messages and possibly a system hang on     systems with certain Broadcom network devices and     running the Linux kernel from the kernel-xen package.
    (BZ#503689)

  - on 64-bit PowerPC, getitimer() failed for programs using     the ITIMER_REAL timer and that were also compiled for     64-bit systems (this caused such programs to abort).
    (BZ#510018)

  - write operations could be blocked even when using     O_NONBLOCK. (BZ#510239)

  - the 'pci=nomsi' option was required for installing and     booting Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 on systems with VIA     VT3364 chipsets. (BZ#507529)

  - shutting down, destroying, or migrating Xen guests with     large amounts of memory could cause other guests to be     temporarily unresponsive. (BZ#512311)

This kernel update fixes the following security problems :

  - Insufficient range checks in certain fault handlers     could be used by local attackers to potentially read or     write kernel memory. (CVE-2008-0007)

  - Incorrect access mode checks could be used by local     attackers to corrupt directory contents and so cause     denial of service attacks or potentially execute code.
    (CVE-2008-0001)

  - Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in     kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10     allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a     denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout     value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from     third-party information. (CVE-2007-5966)

  - The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel     2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated     memory in some rare circumstances, which might allow     local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a     denial of service (crash). (CVE-2007-6417)

Additionally the following bugfixes have been included for all platforms :

  - patches.suse/bootsplash: Bootsplash for current kernel     (none). patch the patch for Bug 345980.

  - patches.fixes/megaraid-fixup-driver-version: Megaraid     driver version out of sync (299740).

  - OCFS2: Updated to version 1.2.8

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3070.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Remove overzealous BUG_ON().

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3072.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    fix rename vs unlink race.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3074.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Remove expensive local alloc bitmap scan code.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3057.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Check for cluster locking in ocfs2_readpage.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r2975.diff: ocfs2_dlm: make     functions static.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r2976.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: make tot_backoff more descriptive.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3002.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Remove the printing of harmless ERRORS like ECONNRESET,     EPIPE..

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3004.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: Call cond_resched_lock() once per hash bucket     scan.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3006.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: Silence compiler warnings.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3062.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: Fix double increment of migrated lockres'     owner count.

  - patches.fixes/hugetlb-get_user_pages-corruption.patch:
    hugetlb: follow_hugetlb_page() for write access     (345239).

  - enable patches.fixes/reiserfs-fault-in-pages.patch     (333412)

  - patches.drivers/usb-update-evdo-driver-ids.patch: USB:
    update evdo driver ids. Get the module to build...

  -     patches.drivers/usb-add-usb_device_and_interface_info.pa     tch: USB: add USB_DEVICE_AND_INTERFACE_INFO(). This is     needed to get the HUAWEI devices to work properly, and     to get patches.drivers/usb-update-evdo-driver-ids.patch     to build without errors.

  - patches.drivers/usb-update-evdo-driver-ids.patch: USB:
    update evdo driver ids on request from our IT department     (345438).

  - patches.suse/kdump-dump_after_notifier.patch: Add     dump_after_notifier sysctl (265764).

  - patches.drivers/libata-sata_nv-disable-ADMA: sata_nv:
    disable ADMA by default (346508).

  - patches.fixes/cpufreq-fix-ondemand-deadlock.patch:
    Cpufreq fix ondemand deadlock (337439).

  -     patches.fixes/eliminate-cpufreq_userspace-scaling_setspe     ed-deadlock.patch: Eliminate cpufreq_userspace     scaling_setspeed deadlock (337439).

  - patches.xen/15181-dma-tracking.patch: Fix issue     preventing Xen KMPs from building.

  - patches.drivers/r8169-perform-a-PHY-reset-before.patch:
    r8169: perform a PHY reset before any other operation at     boot time (345658).

  - patches.drivers/r8169-more-alignment-for-the-0x8168:
    refresh.

  - patches.fixes/lockd-grant-shutdown: Stop GRANT callback     from crashing if NFS server has been stopped. (292478).
    There was a problem with this patch which would cause     apparently random crashes when lockd was in use. The     offending change has been removed.

  - patches.fixes/usb_336850.diff: fix missing quirk leading     to a device disconnecting under load (336850).

  - patches.fixes/cifs-incomplete-recv.patch: fix incorrect     session reconnects (279783).

  - patches.fixes/megaraid_mbox-dell-cerc-support: Fix so     that it applies properly. I extended the context to 6     lines to help patch find where to apply the patch     (267134).

  - patches.fixes/md-idle-test: md: improve the     is_mddev_idle test fix (326591).

Fixes for the AMD64/Intel EM64T (x86_64) platform :

  - patches.arch/x86_64-mce-loop: x86_64: fix misplaced     `continue' in mce.c (344239).

Updated kernel packages that fix several security issues and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.

Security fixes :

* the possibility of a timeout value overflow was found in the Linux kernel high-resolution timers functionality, hrtimers. This could allow a local, unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service (kernel panic). (CVE-2007-5966, Important)

* a flaw was found in the Intel PRO/1000 network driver in the Linux kernel. Frames with sizes near the MTU of an interface may be split across multiple hardware receive descriptors. Receipt of such a frame could leak through a validation check, leading to a corruption of the length check. A remote attacker could use this flaw to send a specially crafted packet that would cause a denial of service or code execution. (CVE-2009-1385, Important)

* Michael Tokarev reported a flaw in the Realtek r8169 Ethernet driver in the Linux kernel. This driver allowed interfaces using this driver to receive frames larger than could be handled, which could lead to a remote denial of service or code execution. (CVE-2009-1389, Important)

* the ADDR_COMPAT_LAYOUT and MMAP_PAGE_ZERO flags were not cleared when a setuid or setgid program was executed. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to bypass the mmap_min_addr protection mechanism and perform a NULL pointer dereference attack, or bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) security feature.
(CVE-2009-1895, Important)

* Ramon de Carvalho Valle reported two flaws in the Linux kernel eCryptfs implementation. A local attacker with permissions to perform an eCryptfs mount could modify the metadata of the files in that eCrypfts mount to cause a buffer overflow, leading to a denial of service or privilege escalation. (CVE-2009-2406, CVE-2009-2407, Important)

* Konstantin Khlebnikov discovered a race condition in the ptrace implementation in the Linux kernel. This race condition can occur when the process tracing and the process being traced participate in a core dump. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to trigger a deadlock, resulting in a partial denial of service. (CVE-2009-1388, Moderate)

Bug fixes (see References below for a link to more detailed notes) :

* possible dom0 crash when a Xen para-virtualized guest was installed while another para-virtualized guest was rebooting. (BZ#497812)

* no directory removal audit record if the directory and its subtree were recursively watched by an audit rule. (BZ#507561)

* running 'echo 1 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches' under high memory load could cause a kernel panic. (BZ#503692)

* on 32-bit systems, core dumps for some multithreaded applications did not include all thread information. (BZ#505322)

* a stack buffer used by get_event_name() was too small for nul terminator sprintf() writes. This could lead to an invalid pointer or kernel panic. (BZ#506906)

* when using the aic94xx driver, systems with SATA drives may not boot due to a libsas bug. (BZ#506029)

* Wacom Cintiq 21UX and Intuos stylus buttons were handled incorrectly when moved away from and back to these tablets. (BZ#508275)

* CPU 'soft lockup' messages and possibe system hangs on systems with certain Broadcom network devices and running the Linux kernel from the kernel-xen package. (BZ#503689)

* on 64-bit PowerPC, getitimer() failed for programs using the ITIMER_REAL timer that were also compiled for 64-bit systems. This caused such programs to abort. (BZ#510018)

* write operations could be blocked even when using O_NONBLOCK.
(BZ#510239)

* the 'pci=nomsi' option was required for installing and booting Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 on systems with VIA VT3364 chipsets.
(BZ#507529)

* shutting down, destroying, or migrating Xen guests with large amounts of memory could cause other guests to be temporarily unresponsive. (BZ#512311)

Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues. Systems must be rebooted for this update to take effect.

a. JRE Security Update

  JRE update to version 1.5.0_20, which addresses multiple security   issues that existed in earlier releases of JRE.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has   assigned the following names to the security issues fixed in   JRE 1.5.0_18: CVE-2009-1093, CVE-2009-1094, CVE-2009-1095,   CVE-2009-1096, CVE-2009-1097, CVE-2009-1098, CVE-2009-1099,   CVE-2009-1100, CVE-2009-1101, CVE-2009-1102, CVE-2009-1103,   CVE-2009-1104, CVE-2009-1105, CVE-2009-1106, and CVE-2009-1107.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has   assigned the following names to the security issues fixed in   JRE 1.5.0_20: CVE-2009-2625, CVE-2009-2670, CVE-2009-2671,   CVE-2009-2672, CVE-2009-2673, CVE-2009-2675, CVE-2009-2676,   CVE-2009-2716, CVE-2009-2718, CVE-2009-2719, CVE-2009-2720,   CVE-2009-2721, CVE-2009-2722, CVE-2009-2723, CVE-2009-2724.

b. Update Apache Tomcat version

  Update for VirtualCenter and ESX patch update the Tomcat package to   version 6.0.20 (vSphere 4.0) or version 5.5.28 (VirtualCenter 2.5)   which addresses multiple security issues that existed   in the previous version of Apache Tomcat.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has   assigned the following names to the security issues fixed in   Apache Tomcat 6.0.20 and Tomcat 5.5.28: CVE-2008-5515,   CVE-2009-0033, CVE-2009-0580, CVE-2009-0781, CVE-2009-0783.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has   assigned the following names to the security issues fixed in   Apache Tomcat 6.0.18:  CVE-2008-1232, CVE-2008-1947, CVE-2008-2370.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has   assigned the following names to the security issues fixed in   Apache Tomcat 6.0.16:  CVE-2007-5333, CVE-2007-5342, CVE-2007-5461,   CVE-2007-6286, CVE-2008-0002.
  c. Third-party library update for ntp.
   The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used to synchronize a computer's   time with a referenced time source.
   ESXi 3.5 and ESXi 4.0 have a ntp client that is affected by the   following security issue. Note that the same security issue is   present in the ESX Service Console as described in section d. of   this advisory.
   A buffer overflow flaw was discovered in the ntpd daemon's NTPv4   authentication code. If ntpd was configured to use public key   cryptography for NTP packet authentication, a remote attacker could   use this flaw to send a specially crafted request packet that could   crash ntpd or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the   privileges of the 'ntp' user.
   The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the name CVE-2009-1252 to this issue.
   The NTP security issue identified by CVE-2009-0159 is not relevant   for ESXi 3.5 and ESXi 4.0.
 d. Service Console update for ntp

  Service Console package ntp updated to version ntp-4.2.2pl-9el5_3.2    The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used to synchronize a computer's   time with a referenced time source.
   The Service Console present in ESX is affected by the following   security issues.
   A buffer overflow flaw was discovered in the ntpd daemon's NTPv4   authentication code. If ntpd was configured to use public key   cryptography for NTP packet authentication, a remote attacker could   use this flaw to send a specially crafted request packet that could   crash ntpd or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the   privileges of the 'ntp' user.
   NTP authentication is not enabled by default on the Service Console.
   The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the name CVE-2009-1252 to this issue.
   A buffer overflow flaw was found in the ntpq diagnostic command. A   malicious, remote server could send a specially crafted reply to an   ntpq request that could crash ntpq or, potentially, execute   arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the ntpq   command.
   The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the name CVE-2009-0159 to this issue.
  e. Updated Service Console package kernel

  Updated Service Console package kernel addresses the security   issues listed below.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the names CVE-2008-3528, CVE-2008-5700, CVE-2009-0028,   CVE-2009-0269, CVE-2009-0322, CVE-2009-0675, CVE-2009-0676,   CVE-2009-0778 to the security issues fixed in kernel   2.6.18-128.1.6.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the names CVE-2008-4307, CVE-2009-0834, CVE-2009-1337,   CVE-2009-0787, CVE-2009-1336 to the security issues fixed in   kernel 2.6.18-128.1.10.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the names CVE-2009-1439, CVE-2009-1633, CVE-2009-1072,   CVE-2009-1630, CVE-2009-1192 to the security issues fixed in   kernel 2.6.18-128.1.14.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the names CVE-2007-5966, CVE-2009-1385, CVE-2009-1388,   CVE-2009-1389, CVE-2009-1895, CVE-2009-2406, CVE-2009-2407 to the   security issues fixed in kernel 2.6.18-128.4.1.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the names CVE-2009-2692, CVE-2009-2698 to the   security issues fixed in kernel 2.6.18-128.7.1.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the names CVE-2009-0745, CVE-2009-0746, CVE-2009-0747,   CVE-2009-0748, CVE-2009-2847, CVE-2009-2848 to the security issues   fixed in kernel 2.6.18-164.

 f. Updated Service Console package python

  Service Console package Python update to version 2.4.3-24.el5.

  When the assert() system call was disabled, an input sanitization   flaw was revealed in the Python string object implementation that   led to a buffer overflow. The missing check for negative size values   meant the Python memory allocator could allocate less memory than   expected. This could result in arbitrary code execution with the   Python interpreter's privileges.

  Multiple buffer and integer overflow flaws were found in the Python   Unicode string processing and in the Python Unicode and string   object implementations. An attacker could use these flaws to cause   a denial of service.

  Multiple integer overflow flaws were found in the Python imageop   module. If a Python application used the imageop module to   process untrusted images, it could cause the application to   disclose sensitive information, crash or, potentially, execute   arbitrary code with the Python interpreter's privileges.

  Multiple integer underflow and overflow flaws were found in the   Python snprintf() wrapper implementation. An attacker could use   these flaws to cause a denial of service (memory corruption).

  Multiple integer overflow flaws were found in various Python   modules. An attacker could use these flaws to cause a denial of   service.

  An integer signedness error, leading to a buffer overflow, was   found in the Python zlib extension module. If a Python application   requested the negative byte count be flushed for a decompression   stream, it could cause the application to crash or, potentially,   execute arbitrary code with the Python interpreter's privileges.

  A flaw was discovered in the strxfrm() function of the Python   locale module. Strings generated by this function were not properly   NULL-terminated, which could possibly cause disclosure of data   stored in the memory of a Python application using this function.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the names CVE-2007-2052 CVE-2007-4965 CVE-2008-1721   CVE-2008-1887 CVE-2008-2315 CVE-2008-3142 CVE-2008-3143   CVE-2008-3144 CVE-2008-4864 CVE-2008-5031 to these issues.

 g. Updated Service Console package bind

  Service Console package bind updated to version 9.3.6-4.P1.el5

  The Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) is an implementation of the   Domain Name System (DNS) protocols. BIND includes a DNS server   (named); a resolver library (routines for applications to use when   interfacing with DNS); and tools for verifying that the DNS server   is operating correctly.

  A flaw was found in the way BIND handles dynamic update message   packets containing the 'ANY' record type. A remote attacker could   use this flaw to send a specially crafted dynamic update packet   that could cause named to exit with an assertion failure.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the name CVE-2009-0696 to this issue.

 h. Updated Service Console package libxml2

  Service Console package libxml2 updated to version 2.6.26-2.1.2.8.

  libxml is a library for parsing and manipulating XML files. A   Document Type Definition (DTD) defines the legal syntax (and also   which elements can be used) for certain types of files, such as XML   files.

  A stack overflow flaw was found in the way libxml processes the   root XML document element definition in a DTD. A remote attacker   could provide a specially crafted XML file, which once opened by a   local, unsuspecting user, would lead to denial of service.

  Multiple use-after-free flaws were found in the way libxml parses   the Notation and Enumeration attribute types. A remote attacker   could provide a specially crafted XML file, which once opened by a   local, unsuspecting user, would lead to denial of service.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the names CVE-2009-2414 and CVE-2009-2416 to these   issues.

 i. Updated Service Console package curl

  Service Console package curl updated to version 7.15.5-2.1.el5_3.5

  A cURL is affected by the previously published 'null prefix attack',   caused by incorrect handling of NULL characters in X.509   certificates. If an attacker is able to get a carefully-crafted   certificate signed by a trusted Certificate Authority, the attacker   could use the certificate during a man-in-the-middle attack and   potentially confuse cURL into accepting it by mistake.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the name CVE-2009-2417 to this issue

 j. Updated Service Console package gnutls

  Service Console package gnutil updated to version 1.4.1-3.el5_3.5

  A flaw was discovered in the way GnuTLS handles NULL characters in   certain fields of X.509 certificates. If an attacker is able to get   a carefully-crafted certificate signed by a Certificate Authority   trusted by an application using GnuTLS, the attacker could use the   certificate during a man-in-the-middle attack and potentially   confuse the application into accepting it by mistake.

  The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)   has assigned the name CVE-2009-2730 to this issue

Some vulnerabilities were discovered and corrected in the Linux 2.6 kernel :

The Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.18, and probably other versions, does not properly check feature lengths, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to an unspecified overflow. (CVE-2008-2358)

VFS in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.16, and 2.6.23.x before 2.6.23.14, performs tests of access mode by using the flag variable instead of the acc_mode variable, which might allow local users to bypass intended permissions and remove directories. (CVE-2008-0001)

Linux kernel before 2.6.22.17, when using certain drivers that register a fault handler that does not perform range checks, allows local users to access kernel memory via an out-of-range offset.
(CVE-2008-0007)

Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third-party information. (CVE-2007-5966)

The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated memory in some rare circumstances related to tmpfs, which might allow local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a denial of service (crash).
(CVE-2007-6417)

The isdn_ioctl function in isdn_common.c in Linux kernel 2.6.23 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a crafted ioctl struct in which iocts is not null terminated, which triggers a buffer overflow.
(CVE-2007-6151)

The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.24-rc3, and possibly other versions, does not change the UID of a core dump file if it exists before a root process creates a core dump in the same location, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2007-6206)

Buffer overflow in the isdn_net_setcfg function in isdn_net.c in Linux kernel 2.6.23 allows local users to have an unknown impact via a crafted argument to the isdn_ioctl function. (CVE-2007-6063)

The wait_task_stopped function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.8 checks a TASK_TRACED bit instead of an exit_state value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third-party information. (CVE-2007-5500)

The minix filesystem code in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.24, including 2.6.18, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via a malformed minix file stream that triggers an infinite loop in the minix_bmap function. NOTE: this issue might be due to an integer overflow or signedness error. (CVE-2006-6058)

To update your kernel, please follow the directions located at :

http://www.mandriva.com/en/security/kernelupdate

This kernel update is a respin of a previous one that broke CPUFREQ support (bug 357598).

Previous changes :

This kernel update fixes the following security problems :

CVE-2008-0007: Insufficient range checks in certain fault handlers could be used by local attackers to potentially read or write kernel memory.

CVE-2008-0001: Incorrect access mode checks could be used by local attackers to corrupt directory contents and so cause denial of service attacks or potentially execute code.

CVE-2007-5966: Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third-party information.

CVE-2007-3843: The Linux kernel checked the wrong global variable for the CIFS sec mount option, which might allow remote attackers to spoof CIFS network traffic that the client configured for security signatures, as demonstrated by lack of signing despite sec=ntlmv2i in a SetupAndX request.

CVE-2007-6417: The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated memory in some rare circumstances, which might allow local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a denial of service (crash).

And the following bugs (numbers are https://bugzilla.novell.com/ references) :

  - patches.fixes/input-add-amilo-pro-v-to-nomux.patch: Add     Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pro 2010 to nomux list (345699).

  - patches.arch/acpica-psd.patch: Changed resolution of     named references in packages     (https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=346831).

  - patches.fixes/acpica_sizeof.patch: SizeOf operator ACPI     interpreter fix     (http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=9558).

  - patches.drivers/libata-sata_sis-fix-scr-access:
    sata_sis: fix SCR access (331610).

  - patches.drivers/libata-tape-fix: libata: backport tape     support fixes (345438).

  - patches.arch/powernowk8_family_freq_from_fiddid.patch:
    To find the frequency given the fid and did is family     dependent. (#332722).

  - patches.drivers/libata-force-cable-type: libata:
    implement libata.force_cbl parameter (337610).

  - patches.drivers/libata-sata_nv-disable-ADMA: sata_nv:
    disable ADMA by default (346508).

  - patches.fixes/via-velocity-dont-oops-on-mtu-change-1:
    [VIA_VELOCITY]: Don't oops on MTU change. (341537).

  - patches.fixes/via-velocity-dont-oops-on-mtu-change-2:
    via-velocity: don't oops on MTU change while down     (341537).

- patches.fixes/sony-laptop-call-sonypi_compat_init-earlier: s ony-laptop: call sonypi_compat_init earlier (343483).

  - Updated kABI symbols for 2.6.22.15 changes, and Xen     x86_64 changes.

  - series.conf file cleanup: group together latency tracing     patches.

  - Fix a memory leak and a panic in drivers/block/cciss.c     patches.drivers/cciss-panic-in-blk_rq_map_sg: Panic in     blk_rq_map_sg() from CCISS driver.

  - patches.drivers/cciss-fix_memory_leak :

  - Address missed-interrupt issues discovered upstream.

  - Update to 2.6.22.15

  - fixes CVE-2007-5966

  - lots of libata fixes, which cause the following to be     removed :

    -     patches.drivers/libata-add-NCQ-spurious-completion-horka     ges

    -     patches.drivers/libata-add-ST9120822AS-to-NCQ-blacklist

    -     patches.drivers/libata-disable-NCQ-for-ST9160821AS-3.ALD

  - removed patches already in this release :

    -     patches.fixes/i4l-avoid-copying-an-overly-long-string.pa     tch :

  - patches.fixes/ramdisk-2.6.23-corruption_fix.diff

  - patches.fixes/microtek_hal.diff: Delete.

  - fixed previous poweroff regression from 2.6.22.10

  - lots of other fixes and some new pci ids.

  - Thousands of changes in patches.rt/ for the kernel-rt*     kernels.

  - patches.fixes/usb_336850.diff: fix missing quirk leading     to a device disconnecting under load (336850).

  - patches.fixes/nfs-unmount-leak.patch: NFSv2/v3: Fix a     memory leak when using -onolock (336253).

  - add xenfb-module-param patch to make Xen virtual frame     buffer configurable in the guest domains, instead of a     fixed resolution of 800x600.

  - patches.xen/xen3-aux-at_vector_size.patch: Also include     x86-64 (310037).

  - patches.xen/xen3-patch-2.6.18: Fix system lockup     (335121).

  - patches.fixes/acpi_autoload_baydock.patch: autloading of     dock module (302482). Fixed a general bug with linux     specific hids there.

  - patches.xen/xen3-patch-2.6.22.11-12: Linux 2.6.22.12.

  - patches.xen/xen3-fixup-arch-i386: Fix CONFIG_APM=m     issue.

  - patches.xen/xen-x86-no-lapic: Re-diff.

This kernel update fixes the following security problems :

  - Insufficient range checks in certain fault handlers     could be used by local attackers to potentially read or     write kernel memory. (CVE-2008-0007)

  - Incorrect access mode checks could be used by local     attackers to corrupt directory contents and so cause     denial of service attacks or potentially execute code.
    (CVE-2008-0001)

  - Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in     kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10     allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a     denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout     value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from     third-party information. (CVE-2007-5966)

  - The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel     2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated     memory in some rare circumstances, which might allow     local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a     denial of service (crash). (CVE-2007-6417)

Additionally the following bugfixes have been included for all platforms :

  - patches.suse/bootsplash: Bootsplash for current kernel     (none). patch the patch for Bug 345980.

  - patches.fixes/megaraid-fixup-driver-version: Megaraid     driver version out of sync (299740).

  - OCFS2: Updated to version 1.2.8

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3070.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Remove overzealous BUG_ON().

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3072.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    fix rename vs unlink race.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3074.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Remove expensive local alloc bitmap scan code.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3057.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Check for cluster locking in ocfs2_readpage.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r2975.diff: ocfs2_dlm: make     functions static.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r2976.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: make tot_backoff more descriptive.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3002.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Remove the printing of harmless ERRORS like ECONNRESET,     EPIPE..

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3004.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: Call cond_resched_lock() once per hash bucket     scan.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3006.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: Silence compiler warnings.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3062.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: Fix double increment of migrated lockres'     owner count.

  - patches.fixes/hugetlb-get_user_pages-corruption.patch:
    hugetlb: follow_hugetlb_page() for write access     (345239).

  - enable patches.fixes/reiserfs-fault-in-pages.patch     (333412)

  - patches.drivers/usb-update-evdo-driver-ids.patch: USB:
    update evdo driver ids. Get the module to build...

  -     patches.drivers/usb-add-usb_device_and_interface_info.pa     tch: USB: add USB_DEVICE_AND_INTERFACE_INFO(). This is     needed to get the HUAWEI devices to work properly, and     to get patches.drivers/usb-update-evdo-driver-ids.patch     to build without errors.

  - patches.drivers/usb-update-evdo-driver-ids.patch: USB:
    update evdo driver ids on request from our IT department     (345438).

  - patches.suse/kdump-dump_after_notifier.patch: Add     dump_after_notifier sysctl (265764).

  - patches.drivers/libata-sata_nv-disable-ADMA: sata_nv:
    disable ADMA by default (346508).

  - patches.fixes/cpufreq-fix-ondemand-deadlock.patch:
    Cpufreq fix ondemand deadlock (337439).

  -     patches.fixes/eliminate-cpufreq_userspace-scaling_setspe     ed-deadlock.patch: Eliminate cpufreq_userspace     scaling_setspeed deadlock (337439).

  - patches.xen/15181-dma-tracking.patch: Fix issue     preventing Xen KMPs from building.

  - patches.drivers/r8169-perform-a-PHY-reset-before.patch:
    r8169: perform a PHY reset before any other operation at     boot time (345658).

  - patches.drivers/r8169-more-alignment-for-the-0x8168:
    refresh.

  - patches.fixes/lockd-grant-shutdown: Stop GRANT callback     from crashing if NFS server has been stopped. (292478).
    There was a problem with this patch which would cause     apparently random crashes when lockd was in use. The     offending change has been removed.

  - patches.fixes/usb_336850.diff: fix missing quirk leading     to a device disconnecting under load (336850).

  - patches.fixes/cifs-incomplete-recv.patch: fix incorrect     session reconnects (279783).

  - patches.fixes/megaraid_mbox-dell-cerc-support: Fix so     that it applies properly. I extended the context to 6     lines to help patch find where to apply the patch     (267134).

  - patches.fixes/md-idle-test: md: improve the     is_mddev_idle test fix (326591).

The minix filesystem did not properly validate certain filesystem values. If a local attacker could trick the system into attempting to mount a corrupted minix filesystem, the kernel could be made to hang for long periods of time, resulting in a denial of service. This was only vulnerable in Ubuntu 7.04 and 7.10. (CVE-2006-6058)

The signal handling on PowerPC systems using HTX allowed local users to cause a denial of service via floating point corruption. This was only vulnerable in Ubuntu 6.10 and 7.04. (CVE-2007-3107)

The Linux kernel did not properly validate the hop-by-hop IPv6 extended header. Remote attackers could send a crafted IPv6 packet and cause a denial of service via kernel panic. This was only vulnerable in Ubuntu 7.04. (CVE-2007-4567)

The JFFS2 filesystem with ACL support enabled did not properly store permissions during inode creation and ACL setting. Local users could possibly access restricted files after a remount. This was only vulnerable in Ubuntu 7.04 and 7.10. (CVE-2007-4849)

Chris Evans discovered an issue with certain drivers that use the ieee80211_rx function. Remote attackers could send a crafted 802.11 frame and cause a denial of service via crash. This was only vulnerable in Ubuntu 7.04 and 7.10. (CVE-2007-4997)

Alex Smith discovered an issue with the pwc driver for certain webcam devices. A local user with physical access to the system could remove the device while a userspace application had it open and cause the USB subsystem to block. This was only vulnerable in Ubuntu 7.04.
(CVE-2007-5093)

Scott James Remnant discovered a coding error in ptrace. Local users could exploit this and cause the kernel to enter an infinite loop.
This was only vulnerable in Ubuntu 7.04 and 7.10. (CVE-2007-5500)

It was discovered that the Linux kernel could dereference a NULL pointer when processing certain IPv4 TCP packets. A remote attacker could send a crafted TCP ACK response and cause a denial of service via crash. This was only vulnerable in Ubuntu 7.10. (CVE-2007-5501)

Warren Togami discovered that the hrtimer subsystem did not properly check for large relative timeouts. A local user could exploit this and cause a denial of service via soft lockup. (CVE-2007-5966)

Venustech AD-LAB discovered a buffer overflow in the isdn net subsystem. This issue is exploitable by local users via crafted input to the isdn_ioctl function. (CVE-2007-6063)

It was discovered that the isdn subsystem did not properly check for NULL termination when performing ioctl handling. A local user could exploit this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2007-6151)

Blake Frantz discovered that when a root process overwrote an existing core file, the resulting core file retained the previous core file's ownership. Local users could exploit this to gain access to sensitive information. (CVE-2007-6206)

Hugh Dickins discovered the when using the tmpfs filesystem, under rare circumstances, a kernel page may be improperly cleared. A local user may be able to exploit this and read sensitive kernel data or cause a denial of service via crash. (CVE-2007-6417)

Bill Roman discovered that the VFS subsystem did not properly check access modes. A local user may be able to gain removal privileges on directories. (CVE-2008-0001).

Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Ubuntu security advisory. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

This kernel update brings the kernel to version 2.6.22.16 and fixes the following security problems :

CVE-2008-0007: Insufficient range checks in certain fault handlers could be used by local attackers to potentially read or write kernel memory.

CVE-2008-0001: Incorrect access mode checks could be used by local attackers to corrupt directory contents and so cause denial of service attacks or potentially execute code.

CVE-2007-5966: Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third-party information.

CVE-2007-3843: The Linux kernel checked the wrong global variable for the CIFS sec mount option, which might allow remote attackers to spoof CIFS network traffic that the client configured for security signatures, as demonstrated by lack of signing despite sec=ntlmv2i in a SetupAndX request.

CVE-2007-6417: The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated memory in some rare circumstances, which might allow local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a denial of service (crash).

And the following bugs (numbers are https://bugzilla.novell.com/ references) :

  - patches.fixes/input-add-amilo-pro-v-to-nomux.patch: Add     Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pro 2010 to nomux list (345699).

  - patches.arch/acpica-psd.patch: Changed resolution of     named references in packages     (https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=346831).

  - patches.fixes/acpica_sizeof.patch: SizeOf operator ACPI     interpreter fix     (http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=9558).

  - patches.drivers/libata-sata_sis-fix-scr-access:
    sata_sis: fix SCR access (331610).

  - patches.drivers/libata-tape-fix: libata: backport tape     support fixes (345438).

  - patches.arch/powernowk8_family_freq_from_fiddid.patch:
    To find the frequency given the fid and did is family     dependent. (#332722).

  - patches.drivers/libata-force-cable-type: libata:
    implement libata.force_cbl parameter (337610).

  - patches.drivers/libata-sata_nv-disable-ADMA: sata_nv:
    disable ADMA by default (346508).

  - patches.fixes/via-velocity-dont-oops-on-mtu-change-1:
    [VIA_VELOCITY]: Don't oops on MTU change. (341537).

  - patches.fixes/via-velocity-dont-oops-on-mtu-change-2:
    via-velocity: don't oops on MTU change while down     (341537).

- patches.fixes/sony-laptop-call-sonypi_compat_init-earlier: s ony-laptop: call sonypi_compat_init earlier (343483).

  - Updated kABI symbols for 2.6.22.15 changes, and Xen     x86_64 changes.

  - series.conf file cleanup: group together latency tracing     patches.

  - Fix a memory leak and a panic in drivers/block/cciss.c     patches.drivers/cciss-panic-in-blk_rq_map_sg: Panic in     blk_rq_map_sg() from CCISS driver.

  - patches.drivers/cciss-fix_memory_leak :

  - Address missed-interrupt issues discovered upstream.

  - Update to 2.6.22.15

  - fixes CVE-2007-5966

  - lots of libata fixes, which cause the following to be     removed :

    -     patches.drivers/libata-add-NCQ-spurious-completion-horka     ges

    -     patches.drivers/libata-add-ST9120822AS-to-NCQ-blacklist

    -     patches.drivers/libata-disable-NCQ-for-ST9160821AS-3.ALD

  - removed patches already in this release :

    -     patches.fixes/i4l-avoid-copying-an-overly-long-string.pa     tch :

  - patches.fixes/ramdisk-2.6.23-corruption_fix.diff

  - patches.fixes/microtek_hal.diff: Delete.

  - fixed previous poweroff regression from 2.6.22.10

  - lots of other fixes and some new pci ids.

  - Thousands of changes in patches.rt/ for the kernel-rt*     kernels.

  - patches.fixes/usb_336850.diff: fix missing quirk leading     to a device disconnecting under load (336850).

  - patches.fixes/nfs-unmount-leak.patch: NFSv2/v3: Fix a     memory leak when using -onolock (336253).

  - add xenfb-module-param patch to make Xen virtual frame     buffer configurable in the guest domains, instead of a     fixed resolution of 800x600.

  - patches.xen/xen3-aux-at_vector_size.patch: Also include     x86-64 (310037).

  - patches.xen/xen3-patch-2.6.18: Fix system lockup     (335121).

  - patches.fixes/acpi_autoload_baydock.patch: autloading of     dock module (302482). Fixed a general bug with linux     specific hids there.

  - patches.xen/xen3-patch-2.6.22.11-12: Linux 2.6.22.12.

  - patches.xen/xen3-fixup-arch-i386: Fix CONFIG_APM=m     issue.

  - patches.xen/xen-x86-no-lapic: Re-diff.

This kernel update fixes the following security problems :

CVE-2008-0007: Insufficient range checks in certain fault handlers could be used by local attackers to potentially read or write kernel memory.

CVE-2008-0001: Incorrect access mode checks could be used by local attackers to corrupt directory contents and so cause denial of service attacks or potentially execute code.

CVE-2007-5966: Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third-party information.

CVE-2007-6417: The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated memory in some rare circumstances, which might allow local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a denial of service (crash).

Furthermore, this kernel catches up to the SLE 10 state of the kernel, with massive additional fixes.

All platforms :

  - patches.suse/bootsplash: Bootsplash for current kernel     (none). patch the patch for Bug number 345980.

  - patches.fixes/megaraid-fixup-driver-version: Megaraid     driver version out of sync (299740).

  - OCFS2: Updated to version 1.2.8

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3070.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Remove overzealous BUG_ON().

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3072.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    fix rename vs unlink race.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3074.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Remove expensive local alloc bitmap scan code.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3057.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Check for cluster locking in ocfs2_readpage.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r2975.diff: ocfs2_dlm: make     functions static.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r2976.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: make tot_backoff more descriptive.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3002.diff: [PATCH] ocfs2:
    Remove the printing of harmless ERRORS like ECONNRESET,     EPIPE..

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3004.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: Call cond_resched_lock() once per hash bucket     scan.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3006.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: Silence compiler warnings.

  - patches.fixes/ocfs2-1.2-svn-r3062.diff: [PATCH]     ocfs2_dlm: Fix double increment of migrated lockres'     owner count.

  - patches.fixes/hugetlb-get_user_pages-corruption.patch:
    hugetlb: follow_hugetlb_page() for write access     (345239).

  - enable patches.fixes/reiserfs-fault-in-pages.patch     (333412)

  - patches.drivers/usb-update-evdo-driver-ids.patch: USB:
    update evdo driver ids. Get the module to build...

- patches.drivers/usb-add-usb_device_and_interface_info.patch: USB:
add USB_DEVICE_AND_INTERFACE_INFO(). This is needed to get the HUAWEI devices to work properly, and to get patches.drivers/usb-update-evdo-driver-ids.patch to build without errors.

  - patches.drivers/usb-update-evdo-driver-ids.patch: USB:
    update evdo driver ids on request from our IT department     (345438).

  - patches.suse/kdump-dump_after_notifier.patch: Add     dump_after_notifier sysctl (265764).

  - patches.drivers/libata-sata_nv-disable-ADMA: sata_nv:
    disable ADMA by default (346508).

  - patches.fixes/cpufreq-fix-ondemand-deadlock.patch:
    Cpufreq fix ondemand deadlock (337439).

- patches.fixes/eliminate-cpufreq_userspace-scaling_setspeed-d eadlock.patch: Eliminate cpufreq_userspace scaling_setspeed deadlock (337439).

  - patches.xen/15181-dma-tracking.patch: Fix issue     preventing Xen KMPs from building.

  - patches.drivers/r8169-perform-a-PHY-reset-before.patch:
    r8169: perform a PHY reset before any other operation at     boot time (345658).

  - patches.drivers/r8169-more-alignment-for-the-0x8168:
    refresh.

  - patches.fixes/lockd-grant-shutdown: Stop GRANT callback     from crashing if NFS server has been stopped. (292478).
    There was a problem with this patch which would cause     apparently random crashes when lockd was in use. The     offending change has been removed.

  - patches.fixes/usb_336850.diff: fix missing quirk leading     to a device disconnecting under load (336850).

  - patches.fixes/cifs-incomplete-recv.patch: fix incorrect     session reconnects (279783).

  - patches.fixes/megaraid_mbox-dell-cerc-support: Fix so     that it applies properly. I extended the context to 6     lines to help patch find where to apply the patch     (267134).

  - patches.fixes/md-idle-test: md: improve the     is_mddev_idle test fix (326591).

AMD64/Intel EM64T (x86_64) specific :

  - patches.arch/x86_64-mce-loop: x86_64: fix misplaced     `continue' in mce.c (344239).

This kernel update fixes the following security problems :

CVE-2008-0007: Insufficient range checks in certain fault handlers could be used by local attackers to potentially read or write kernel memory.

CVE-2008-0001: Incorrect access mode checks could be used by local attackers to corrupt directory contents and so cause denial of service attacks or potentially execute code.

CVE-2007-5966: Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third-party information.

CVE-2007-3843: The Linux kernel checked the wrong global variable for the CIFS sec mount option, which might allow remote attackers to spoof CIFS network traffic that the client configured for security signatures, as demonstrated by lack of signing despite sec=ntlmv2i in a SetupAndX request.

CVE-2007-2242: The IPv6 protocol allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted IPv6 type 0 route headers (IPV6_RTHDR_TYPE_0) that create network amplification between two routers.

CVE-2007-6417: The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated memory in some rare circumstances, which might allow local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a denial of service (crash).

CVE-2007-4308: The (1) aac_cfg_open and (2) aac_compat_ioctl functions in the SCSI layer ioctl path in aacraid in the Linux kernel did not check permissions for ioctls, which might have allowed local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.

CVE-2007-3740: The CIFS filesystem, when Unix extension support is enabled, does not honor the umask of a process, which allows local users to gain privileges.

CVE-2007-3848: The Linux kernel allowed local users to send arbitrary signals to a child process that is running at higher privileges by causing a setuid-root parent process to die, which delivers an attacker-controlled parent process death signal (PR_SET_PDEATHSIG).

CVE-2007-4997: Integer underflow in the ieee80211_rx function in net/ieee80211/ieee80211_rx.c in the Linux kernel allowed remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SKB length value in a runt IEEE 802.11 frame when the IEEE80211_STYPE_QOS_DATA flag is set, aka an 'off-by-two error.'

CVE-2007-6063: Buffer overflow in the isdn_net_setcfg function in isdn_net.c in the Linux kernel allowed local users to have an unknown impact via a crafted argument to the isdn_ioctl function.

CVE-none-yet: A failed change_hat call can result in an apparmored task becoming unconfined (326546).

and the following non security bugs :

  - patches.suse/apparmor-r206-310260.diff: AppArmor - add     audit capability names (310260).

  - patches.suse/apparmor-r326-240982.diff: AppArmor - fix     memory corruption if policy load fails (240982).

  - patches.suse/apparmor-r400-221567.diff: AppArmor -     kernel dead locks when audit back log occurs (221567).

  - patches.suse/apparmor-r405-247679.diff: AppArmor -     apparmor fails to log link reject in complain mode     (247679).

  - patches.suse/apparmor-r473-326556.diff: AppArmor - fix     race on ambiguous deleted file name (326556).

  - patches.suse/apparmor-r479-257748.diff: AppArmor - fix     kernel crash that can occur on profile removal (257748).

  - patches.fixes/usb_unusual_292931.diff: add quirk needed     for 1652:6600 (292931).

  - patches.drivers/r8169-perform-a-PHY-reset-before.patch:
    r8169: perform a PHY reset before any other operation at     boot time (345658).

  - patches.drivers/r8169-more-alignment-for-the-0x8168:
    refresh.

  - patches.fixes/usb_336850.diff: fix missing quirk leading     to a device disconnecting under load (336850).

  - patches.fixes/avm-fix-capilib-locking: [ISDN] Fix random     hard freeze with AVM cards. (#341894)

Several local vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project identifies the following problems :

  - CVE-2006-6058     LMH reported an issue in the minix filesystem that     allows local users with mount privileges to create a DoS     (printk flood) by mounting a specially crafted corrupt     filesystem.

  - CVE-2007-5966     Warren Togami discovered an issue in the hrtimer     subsystem that allows a local user to cause a DoS (soft     lockup) by requesting a timer sleep for a long period of     time leading to an integer overflow.

  - CVE-2007-6063     Venustech AD-LAB discovered a buffer overflow in the     isdn ioctl handling, exploitable by a local user.

  - CVE-2007-6206     Blake Frantz discovered that when a core file owned by a     non-root user exists, and a root-owned process dumps     core over it, the core file retains its original     ownership. This could be used by a local user to gain     access to sensitive information.

  - CVE-2007-6417     Hugh Dickins discovered an issue in the tmpfs filesystem     where, under a rare circumstance, a kernel page may be     improperly cleared, leaking sensitive kernel memory to     userspace or resulting in a DoS (crash).

These problems have been fixed in the stable distribution in version 2.6.18.dfsg.1-13etch6.

The following matrix lists additional packages that were rebuilt for compatibility with or to take advantage of this update :

                           Debian 4.0 (etch)           fai-kernels               1.17+etch.13etch6           user-mode-linux           2.6.18-1um-2etch.13etch6

The remote CentOS system is missing a security update which has been documented in Red Hat advisory RHSA-2009-1193.

ID	Name	Product	Family	Severity
89117	VMware ESX / ESXi Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2009-0016) (remote check)	Nessus	Misc.	critical
79461	OracleVM 2.1 : kernel (OVMSA-2009-0017)	Nessus	OracleVM Local Security Checks	high
67904	Oracle Linux 5 : kernel (ELSA-2009-1193)	Nessus	Oracle Linux Local Security Checks	high
63915	RHEL 5 : kernel (RHSA-2010:0079)	Nessus	Red Hat Local Security Checks	critical
60634	Scientific Linux Security Update : kernel for SL 5.x on i386/x86_64	Nessus	Scientific Linux Local Security Checks	high
59126	SuSE 10 Security Update : Linux kernel (ZYPP Patch Number 4938)	Nessus	SuSE Local Security Checks	high
43773	CentOS 5 : kernel (CESA-2009:1193)	Nessus	CentOS Local Security Checks	high
42870	VMSA-2009-0016 : VMware vCenter and ESX update release and vMA patch release address multiple security issues in third party components.	Nessus	VMware ESX Local Security Checks	medium
40487	RHEL 5 : kernel (RHSA-2009:1193)	Nessus	Red Hat Local Security Checks	high
36852	Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDVSA-2008:112)	Nessus	Mandriva Local Security Checks	high
30250	openSUSE 10 Security Update : kernel (kernel-4970)	Nessus	SuSE Local Security Checks	high
30249	SuSE 10 Security Update : Linux kernel (ZYPP Patch Number 4935)	Nessus	SuSE Local Security Checks	high
30183	Ubuntu 6.10 / 7.04 / 7.10 : linux-source-2.6.17/20/22 vulnerabilities (USN-574-1)	Nessus	Ubuntu Local Security Checks	high
30144	openSUSE 10 Security Update : kernel (kernel-4943)	Nessus	SuSE Local Security Checks	high
30143	openSUSE 10 Security Update : kernel (kernel-4941)	Nessus	SuSE Local Security Checks	high
30142	openSUSE 10 Security Update : kernel (kernel-4929)	Nessus	SuSE Local Security Checks	high
29756	Debian DSA-1436-1 : linux-2.6 - several vulnerabilities	Nessus	Debian Local Security Checks	high
801471	CentOS RHSA-2009-1193 Security Check	Log Correlation Engine	Generic	high

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