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MDVA-2012:002 : util-linux
high Nessus Plugin ID 57490
Synopsis
The remote Mandriva host is missing one or more security-related patches.Description
This is a bugfix release that adds a personality flag to the setarch utility (--uname-2.6) that will make it possible to have uname -r report a kernel version of 2.6 even though you might be running the linux kernel 3.x.The updated package have been patched to correct this issue.
Solution
Update the affected package(s).See Also
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVA-2012:002
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 57490
File Name: mandriva_MDVA-2012-002.nasl
Version: 1.6
Type: local
Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks
Published: 1/12/2012
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: 1/11/2012