Scientific Linux Security Update : kernel on SL3.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60241

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Synopsis

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

Description

- a flaw in the ISDN CAPI subsystem that allowed a remote user to cause a denial of service or potential privilege escalation. (CVE-2007-1217, Moderate)

- a flaw in the Bluetooth subsystem that allowed a local user to trigger an information leak. (CVE-2007-1353, Low)

In addition to the security issues described above, fixes for the following have been included :

- a race condition in the e1000 network driver that could cause ESB2 systems to be started without the RX unit being turned on.

- a related e1000 bug on ESB2 systems that could cause rlogin to fail.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60241

File Name: sl_20070816_kernel_on_SL3.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.9

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 8/16/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-1217, CVE-2007-1353

CWE: 119

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