The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.
This update fixes the following security issues:
* a flaw was found in each of the following Intel PRO/1000 Linux drivers in the Linux kernel: e1000 and e1000e. A remote attacker using packets larger than the MTU could bypass the existing fragment check, resulting in partial, invalid frames being passed to the network stack. These flaws could also possibly be used to trigger a remote denial of service. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2009-4536 and CVE-2009-4538 to these issues.
* a flaw was found in the Realtek r8169 Ethernet driver in the Linux kernel. Receiving overly-long frames with network cards supported by this driver could possibly result in a remote denial of service. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2009-4537 to this issue.
More information about these vulnerabilities can be found in the security advisories issued by RedHat Linux:
| Product: | Affected Version(s): | Risk Level: | Actions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avaya Aura™ Communication Manager | 5.1.x and earlier | Medium | Customers running CM 4.0 thru 4.0.3 upgrade to CM 4.0.4 and install CM 4.0.4 Kernel Service Pack 1 as detailed in
PCN1712P Customers running CM 4.0.4 install CM 4.0.4 Kernel Service Pack 1 as detailed in PCN1712P Customers running CM 5.0 thru 5.1.x upgrade to CM 5.2.1 and install CM 5.2.1 Kernel Service Pack 1 as detailed in PCN1692P |
| Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX | 2.0 including 2.0 SP1 and 2.0 SP2 | Medium | This advisory will not be addressed by Intuity AUDIX LX as no further releases are planned. |
| Avaya Message Storage Server | 4.x, 5.0 thru 5.2 including 5.1 SP1 and SP2 | Medium | Upgrade to MSS 5.2 SP3 or later Note - For MSS 5.2 running on the S8800 platform this is a Low risk as it does not use the affected drivers. |
| Avaya Message Networking | 3.1, 5.2 including 5.2 SP1 | Medium | For MN 3.1 install MN 3.1 Service Pack 5 Patch 2. For MN 5.2 upgrade to MN 5.2 SP2 or later. Note - For MN 5.2 running on the S8800 platform this is a Low risk as it does not use the affected drivers. |
| Avaya Aura™ SIP Enablement Services | 5.1.x and earlier | Medium | Customers running SES 4.0 and 4.0.1 upgrade to SES 4.0.2 and install SES 4.0.2 Kernel Service Pack 1 as detailed in
PCN1712P Customers running SES 4.0.2 install SES 4.0.2 Kernel Service Pack 1 as detailed in PCN1712P Customers running SES 5.0 thru 5.1.x upgrade to SES 5.2.1 and install SES 5.2.1 Kernel Service Pack 1 as detailed in PCN1692P |
| Avaya Voice Portal | 4.x | Medium | Upgrade to VP 5.1 or later. |
| Avaya Meeting Exchange | 5.x | Medium | Upgrade to MX 6.2 or later. |
| Avaya Proactive Contact | 4.0, 4.1, 4.1.x | Medium | Upgrade to PC 4.2 or later. |
| Avaya Aura™ Application Enablement Services | 4.0 thru 4.2.3 | Medium | Upgrade to AES 4.2.4 or later. |
Recommended Actions for System Products:
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 for Software-Only Products:
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 - January 21, 2010 - Initial Statement issued.
V 2.0 - February 5, 2010 - Added note MSS and MN actions regarding verion and platform.
V 3.0 - February 16, 2010 - Changed CM and SES actions.
V 4.0 - May 4, 2010 - Added reference to RHSA-2010-0111.
V 5.0 - May 14, 2010 - Changed MN actions.
V 6.0 - June 2, 2010 - Changed PC affected versions and actions.
V 7.0 - August 12, 2010 - Changed AES affected versions and actions.
V 8.0 - October 29, 2010 - Changed VP actions.
V 9.0 - December 15, 2010 - Changed MN and MSS affected versions and actions.
V 10.0 - March 15, 2013 - Changed MX actions and advisory status to final.
Send information regarding any discovered security problems with Avaya products to either the contact noted in the product's documentation or [email protected].
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