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

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Subject:	rPSA-2009-0143-1 util-linux util-linux-extras
Date:	Thu - Nov 12, 2009 02:45 PM

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

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