rPath Security Advisory: 2008-0052-1
Published: 2008-02-12
Products:
rPath Linux 1
rPath Appliance Platform Linux Service 1
Rating: Critical
Exposure Level Classification:
Local Root Deterministic Privilege Escalation
Updated Versions:
kernel=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1-vmware/2.6.22.18-0.1-1
kernel=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1/2.6.22.18-0.1-1
kernel=rap.rpath.com@rpath:linux-1/2.6.22.18-1-1
rPath Issue Tracking System:
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2237
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-0600
Description:
Previous versions of the Linux kernel package are vulnerable to
a local user privilege escalation vulnerability that is widely
publicized and being actively exploited. All users are encouraged
to update their systems immediately.
This vulnerability was introduced in the 2.6.17 kernel; the
kernels on the conary.rpath.com@rpl:1-xen label are not affected.
A system reboot is required to resolve this vulnerability.
http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0052
Copyright 2008 rPath, Inc.
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