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Scientific Linux Security Update : kernel on SL6.x i386/x86_64 (20121016)
high Nessus Plugin ID 62616
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
This update fixes the following security issue :- A flaw was found in the way socket buffers (skb) requiring TSO (TCP segment offloading) were handled by the sfc driver. If the skb did not fit within the minimum-size of the transmission queue, the network card could repeatedly reset itself. A remote attacker could use this flaw to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2012-3412, Important)
This update also fixes several bugs.
The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect.
Solution
Update the affected packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 62616
File Name: sl_20121016_kernel_on_SL6_x.nasl
Version: 1.5
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 10/18/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:kernel, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:kernel-debug, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:kernel-debug-devel, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:kernel-devel, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:kernel-doc, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:kernel-firmware, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:kernel-headers, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:perf, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:python-perf, 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: 10/16/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/3/2012
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-3412