oval:org.mitre.oval:def:23795

Definition Id: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:23795
 
Oval ID: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:23795
Title: ELSA-2012:0052: kernel security and bug fix update (Important)
Description: The mem_write function in Linux kernel 2.6.39 and other versions, when ASLR is disabled, does not properly check permissions when writing to /proc/<pid>/mem, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying process memory, as demonstrated by Mempodipper.
Family: unix Class: patch
Reference(s): ELSA-2012:0052-01
CVE-2012-0056
Version: 6
Platform(s): Oracle Linux 6
Product(s): kernel
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Definition Id: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16594
 
Oval ID: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16594
Title: Oracle Linux 6.x
Description: The operating system installed on the system is Oracle Linux 6.x
Family: unix Class: inventory
Reference(s): cpe:/o:oracle:linux:6
Version: 5
Platform(s): Oracle Linux 6
Product(s):
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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:23795