The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.
This update fixes the following security issues:
A flaw exists in the Realtek r8169 Ethernet driver in the Linux kernel. This driver allowed interfaces using this driver to receive frames larger than what could be handled. This could lead to a remote denial of service or code execution. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2009-1389 to this issue.
A flaw exists in the SOCKOPS_WRAP macro in the Linux kernel. This macro did not initialize the sendpage operation in the proto_ops structure correctly. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to cause a local denial of service or escalate their privileges. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2009-2692 to this issue.
A flaw exists in the udp_sendmsg() implementation in the Linux kernel when using the MSG_MORE flag on UDP sockets. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to cause a local denial of service or escalate their privileges. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2009-2698 to this issue.
More information about these vulnerabilities can be found in the security advisory issued by RedHat Linux:
| Product: | Affected Version(s): | Risk Level: | Actions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avaya Aura™ Communication Manager | CM 5.2 and earlier | Medium | Upgrade to CM 5.2.1 or later. |
| Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX | IALX 2.0, 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2 | Medium | This advisory will not be addressed by Intuity AUDIX LX as no further releases are planned. |
| Avaya Message Storage Server | MSS 3.x, 4.x, 5.x | Low | See recommended actions below. This issue will be addressed in accordance with section five of Avaya's Product Security Vulnerability Response Policy |
| Avaya Aura™ SIP Enablement Services | SES 5.2 and earlier | Medium | Upgrade to SES 5.2.1 or later. |
| Avaya Voice Portal | VP 4.1 SP3 and earlier | Medium | Upgrade to VP 4.1 SP4 or later. |
| Avaya Meeting Exchange | MX 5.0, 5.0 SP1, 5.0 SP2, 5.1, 5.1 SP1, 5.2 | Medium | See recommended actions below. This issue will be addressed in accordance with section five of Avaya's Product Security Vulnerability Response Policy |
| Avaya Proactive Contact | PC 4.1.1 | Medium | Upgrade to PC 4.1.2 or later. |
| Avaya Aura™ Application Enablement Services | AES 4.2.1 and earlier | Low | Upgrade to AES 4.2.2 or later. |
Recommended Actions:
Avaya strongly recommends that customers follow
networking and security best practices by implementing
firewalls, ACLs, physical security or other appropriate
access restrictions. Though Avaya believes such
restrictions should always be in place; risk to Avaya's
product and the surrounding network from this potential
vulnerability may be mitigated by ensuring these
practices are implemented until such time as a product
update is available. Further restrictions as deemed
necessary based on the customer's security policies
may be required during this interim period.
Avaya software-only products operate on general-purpose operating systems. Occasionally vulnerabilities may be discovered in the underlying operating system or applications that come with the operating system. These vulnerabilities often do not impact the software-only product directly but may threaten the integrity of the underlying platform.
In the case of this advisory Avaya software-only products are not affected by the vulnerability directly but the underlying Linux platform may be. Customers should determine on which Linux operating system the product was installed and then follow that vendor's guidance.
| Product: | Actions: |
|---|---|
| CVLAN | Depending on the Operating System provided by customers, the affected package may be installed on the underlying Operating System supporting the CVLAN application. |
| Avaya Integrated Management Suite (IMS) | Depending on the Operating System provided by customers, the affected package may be installed on the underlying Operating System supporting the IMS application. |
| Voice Portal | Depending on the Operating System provided by customers, the affected package may be installed on the underlying Operating System supporting the Voice Portal application. |
| Avaya Aura™ Application Enablement Services 4.x | Depending on the Operating System provided by customers, the affected package may be installed on the underlying Operating System supporting the AES application. |
Recommended Actions:
In the event that the affected package is installed, Avaya recommends that customers follow recommended actions supplied by RedHat Linux.
Additional information may also be available via the Avaya support website and through your Avaya account representative. Please contact your Avaya product support representative, or dial 1-800-242-2121, with any questions.
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V 1.0 - October 23, 2009 - Initial Statement issued.
V 2.0 - February 8, 2010 - Update CM, SES, VP, PC and AES affected versions and actions.
Send information regarding any discovered security problems with Avaya products to either the contact noted in the product's documentation or securityalerts@avaya.com.
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