Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : usermode (MDKSA-2000:020)

high Nessus Plugin ID 61818

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Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A bug existed in the usermode package that permitted users to reboot or halt the system without having root access. This update removes those files associated with allowing users access to reboot, shutdown, halt, or poweroff the system.

Solution

Update the affected usermode package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 61818

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2000-020.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 9/6/2012

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:usermode, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1

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

Patch Publication Date: 7/18/2000

Reference Information

MDKSA: 2000:020

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