Scientific Linux Security Update : systemtap on SL4.x, SL5.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60557

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

A race condition was discovered in SystemTap that could allow users in the stapusr group to elevate privileges to that of members of the stapdev group (and hence root), bypassing directory confinement restrictions and allowing them to insert arbitrary SystemTap kernel modules. (CVE-2009-0784)

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60557

File Name: sl_20090326_systemtap_on_SL4_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.9

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

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: 3/26/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-0784

CWE: 362

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