Scientific Linux Security Update : sysreport on SL3.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60329

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

This updated version of sysreport addresses an issue in which sysreport gathered stack traces from currently running proceses by default. This potentially-dangerous behavior has been made optional, requiring the '-sysrq' option to be passed to sysreport.

Solution

Update the affected sysreport package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?de06f781

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60329

File Name: sl_20071210_sysreport_on_SL3.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

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

Patch Publication Date: 12/10/2007