Scientific Linux Security Update : libcap on SL6.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 61191

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Synopsis

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

Description

The libcap packages provide a library and tools for getting and setting POSIX capabilities.

It was found that capsh did not change into the new root when using the '--chroot' option. An application started via the 'capsh --chroot' command could use this flaw to escape the chroot restrictions.
(CVE-2011-4099)

This update also fixes the following bug :

- Previously, the libcap packages did not contain the capsh(1) manual page. With this update, the capsh(1) manual page is included.

All libcap users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues.

Solution

Update the affected libcap, libcap-debuginfo and / or libcap-devel packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 61191

File Name: sl_20111206_libcap_on_SL6_x.nasl

Version: 1.7

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: Low

Score: 1.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.6

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

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

Patch Publication Date: 12/6/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-4099

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