bugtraq - rPSA-2009-0143-1 util-linux util-linux-extras

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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:51:45 -0500
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Subject: rPSA-2009-0143-1 util-linux util-linux-extras

rPath Security Advisory: 2009-0143-1
Published: 2009-11-12
Products:
    rPath Appliance Platform Linux Service 2
    rPath Linux 2

Rating: Informational
Exposure Level Classification:
    Remote User Deterministic Weakness
Updated Versions:
    util-linux=conary.rpath.com@rpl:2/2.13_pre7-14.2-1
    util-linux-extras=conary.rpath.com@rpl:2/2.13_pre7-14.2-1

rPath Issue Tracking System:
    https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-3062

References:
    http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-1926

Description:
    Previous versions of util-linux have an argument injection 
    vulnerability, which allows remote attackers to hide activity by
    modifying portions of audit log events.  This is only relevant on
    systems where the auditd service is used.

http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0143

Copyright 2009 rPath, Inc.
This file is distributed under the terms of the MIT License.
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