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Scientific Linux Security Update : systemtap on SL4.x i386/x86_64
high Nessus Plugin ID 60903
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
It was discovered that staprun did not properly sanitize the environment before executing the modprobe command to load an additional kernel module. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to escalate their privileges. (CVE-2010-4170)Note: On Scientific Linux 4, an attacker must be a member of the stapusr group to exploit this issue. Also note that, after installing this update, users already in the stapdev group must be added to the stapusr group in order to be able to run the staprun tool
Solution
Update the affected systemtap, systemtap-runtime and / or systemtap-testsuite packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 60903
File Name: sl_20101117_systemtap_on_SL4_x.nasl
Version: 1.9
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: 11/17/2010
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/7/2010
Exploitable With
Metasploit (SystemTap MODPROBE_OPTIONS Privilege Escalation)
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2010-4170