Scientific Linux Security Update : kernel on SL4.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60850

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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 :

- When an application has a stack overflow, the stack could silently overwrite another memory mapped area instead of a segmentation fault occurring, which could cause an application to execute arbitrary code, possibly leading to privilege escalation. It is known that the X Window System server can be used to trigger this flaw.
(CVE-2010-2240, Important)

The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60850

File Name: sl_20100907_kernel_on_SL4_x.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: 6.7

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/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 9/7/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2010-2240

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