MDVA-2009:126 : initscripts

high Nessus Plugin ID 47940

Synopsis

The remote Mandriva host is missing one or more security-related patches.

Description

This package update fixes several issues when using speedboot mode in conjunction with failsafe mode, crypted filesystem, network profiles.
It also improves readahead behaviour and reduce startup boot time.
System installed from One edition will now have speedboot enabled.

Bugs fixed : - Only enable CRDA domain if wireless cards are present (Mdv bug #51795) - readahead calls are now blocking and done earlier, for better performance (Mdv bug #44471) - disable speedboot if netprofiles are detected and not selected in kernel cmdline (Mdv bug #51550) - disable speedboot at each boot when /etc/crypttab is detected (Mdv bug #51518) - Fix speedboot status staying at STANDARD BOOT (Mdv bug #50238) - disable speedboot in failsafe mode (Mdv bug #51706) - disable speedboot only when LVM / RAID volumes are detected (Mdv bug #50270) - installing quota no longer disables speedboot (Mdv bug #50270) - hide error when readahead_later list isn't available (Mdv bug #51365)

Solution

Update the affected package(s).

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 47940

File Name: mandriva_MDVA-2009-126.nasl

Version: 1.9

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 7/30/2010

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:mandriva:linux

Required KB Items: Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 7/4/2009

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