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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60358

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Synopsis

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

Description

A flaw was found in vmsplice. An unprivileged local user could use this flaw to gain root privileges. (CVE-2008-0600)

There is a public available exploit for this issue.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?c8806ed9

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60358

File Name: sl_20080212_kernel_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 8.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/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/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/12/2008

Exploitable With

CANVAS (CANVAS)

Core Impact

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-0600

CWE: 94