Scientific Linux Security Update : kernel on SL5.x i386/x86_64

low Nessus Plugin ID 60222

Synopsis

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

Description

- a flaw in the signal handling on PowerPC-based systems that allowed a local user to cause a denial of service (floating point corruption). (CVE-2007-3107, Moderate).

In addition to the security issue described above, a fix for the following has been included :

- a bug that can lead to data corruption with ServerWorks IDE controllers.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?b2f1f9b7

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 60222

File Name: sl_20070710_kernel_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.1

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

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: 7/10/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-3107