Synopsis
The remote SuSE 10 host is missing a security-related patch.
Description
The drm i915 component in the kernel before 2.6.22.2, when used with i965G and later chips ets, allows local users with access to an X11 session and Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) t o write to arbitrary memory locations and gain privileges via a crafted batchbuffer.
This update also provides the latests i810 driver stack, which includes fixes for FnFx handling (enables switching from internal to external and internal monitor on Laptops)
Solution
Apply ZYPP patch number 4728.
Plugin Details
File Name: suse_915resolution-4728.nasl
Agent: unix
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:suse:suse_linux
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/SuSE/release, Host/SuSE/rpm-list
Patch Publication Date: 12/7/2007