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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 NetworkManager Security Advisory RHSA-2009-0361
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March 25, 2009
Updated NetworkManager packages that fix two security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Solution
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied.
This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use
the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at
Summary
NetworkManager is a network link manager that attempts to keep a wired or
wireless network connection active at all times.
An information disclosure flaw was found in NetworkManager's D-Bus
interface. A local attacker could leverage this flaw to discover sensitive
information, such as network connection passwords and pre-shared keys.
(CVE-2009-0365)
A potential denial of service flaw was found in NetworkManager's D-Bus
interface. A local user could leverage this flaw to modify local connection
settings, preventing the system's network connection from functioning
properly. (CVE-2009-0578)
Red Hat would like to thank Ludwig Nussel for reporting these flaws
responsibly.
Users of NetworkManager should upgrade to these updated packages which
contain backported patches to correct these issues.
References
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-0365 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-0578 https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification#moderate
Package List
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client):
Source:
i386:
NetworkManager-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-debuginfo-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-glib-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-gnome-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
x86_64:
NetworkManager-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-0.7.0-4.el5_3.x86_64.rpm
NetworkManager-debuginfo-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-debuginfo-0.7.0-4.el5_3.x86_64.rpm
NetworkManager-glib-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-glib-0.7.0-4.el5_3.x86_64.rpm
NetworkManager-gnome-0.7.0-4.el5_3.x86_64.rpm
RHEL Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client):
Source:
i386:
NetworkManager-debuginfo-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-devel-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-glib-devel-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
x86_64:
NetworkManager-debuginfo-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-debuginfo-0.7.0-4.el5_3.x86_64.rpm
NetworkManager-devel-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-devel-0.7.0-4.el5_3.x86_64.rpm
NetworkManager-glib-devel-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-glib-devel-0.7.0-4.el5_3.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server):
Source:
i386:
NetworkManager-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-debuginfo-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-devel-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
NetworkManager-glib-0.7.0-4.el5_3.i386.rpm
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Advisory ID: RHSA-2009:0361-01
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Advisory URL: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009:0361.html
Issue date: 2009-03-25
Topic
Updated NetworkManager packages that fix two security issues are nowavailable for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.This update has been rated as having moderate security impact by the RedHat Security Response Team.
Relevant Releases Architectures
RHEL Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) - i386, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) - i386, ia64, ppc, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) - i386, x86_64
Bugs Fixed
487722 - CVE-2009-0365 NetworkManager: GetSecrets disclosure
487752 - CVE-2009-0578 NetworkManager: local users can modify the connection settings
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