Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5975
Revision Date:2014-01-20Version:8
Title:udev Netlink Message Validation Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description:udev before 1.4.1 does not verify whether a NETLINK message originates from kernel space, which allows local users to gain privileges by sending a NETLINK message from user space.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2009-1185
Platform(s):VMWare ESX Server 4.0
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • VMware ESX Server 4.0 is installed
  • AND All patches must be installed to not be vulnerable
  • Patch ESX400-200906411-SG is not installed
  • OR Patch ESX400-200906407-SG is not installed
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