RedHat: RHSA-2011-1088:01 Moderate: systemtap security update
Summary
SystemTap is an instrumentation system for systems running the Linux
kernel. The system allows developers to write scripts to collect data on
the operation of the system.
It was found that SystemTap did not perform proper module path sanity
checking if a user specified a custom path to the uprobes module, used
when performing user-space probing ("staprun -u"). A local user who is a
member of the stapusr group could use this flaw to bypass intended
module-loading restrictions, allowing them to escalate their privileges by
loading an arbitrary, unsigned module. (CVE-2011-2502)
A race condition flaw was found in the way the staprun utility performed
module loading. A local user who is a member of the stapusr group could
use this flaw to modify a signed module while it is being loaded,
allowing them to escalate their privileges. (CVE-2011-2503)
SystemTap users should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain
backported patches to correct these issues.
Summary
Solution
Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata
relevant to your system have been applied.
This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to
use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at
https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259
References
https://www.redhat.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2011-2502.html https://www.redhat.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2011-2503.html https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#moderate
Package List
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6):
Source:
i386:
systemtap-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-client-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-grapher-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-initscript-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-runtime-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
x86_64:
systemtap-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-client-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-grapher-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-initscript-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-runtime-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6):
Source:
i386:
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-server-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-testsuite-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
x86_64:
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-server-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-testsuite-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6):
Source:
x86_64:
systemtap-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-client-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-initscript-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-runtime-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6):
Source:
x86_64:
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-grapher-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-server-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-testsuite-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6):
Source:
i386:
systemtap-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-client-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-grapher-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-initscript-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-runtime-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-server-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
ppc64:
systemtap-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
systemtap-client-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
systemtap-grapher-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
systemtap-initscript-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
systemtap-runtime-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
systemtap-server-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
s390x:
systemtap-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
systemtap-client-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
systemtap-grapher-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
systemtap-initscript-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
systemtap-runtime-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
systemtap-server-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
x86_64:
systemtap-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-client-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-grapher-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-initscript-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-runtime-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-server-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6):
Source:
i386:
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-testsuite-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
ppc64:
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
systemtap-testsuite-1.4-6.el6_1.2.ppc64.rpm
s390x:
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
systemtap-testsuite-1.4-6.el6_1.2.s390x.rpm
x86_64:
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-testsuite-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6):
Source:
i386:
systemtap-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-client-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-grapher-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-initscript-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-runtime-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-server-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
x86_64:
systemtap-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-client-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-grapher-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-initscript-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-runtime-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-sdt-devel-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-server-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6):
Source:
i386:
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
systemtap-testsuite-1.4-6.el6_1.2.i686.rpm
x86_64:
systemtap-debuginfo-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
systemtap-testsuite-1.4-6.el6_1.2.x86_64.rpm
These packages are GPG signed by Red Hat for security. Our key and
details on how to verify the signature are available from
https://access.redhat.com/security/team/key/#package
Topic
Updated systemtap packages that fix two security issues are now availablefor Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having moderatesecurity impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores,which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerabilityfrom the CVE links in the References section.
Topic
Relevant Releases Architectures
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) - i386, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) - i386, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) - x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) - x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) - i386, ppc64, s390x, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) - i386, ppc64, s390x, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) - i386, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) - i386, x86_64
Bugs Fixed
716476 - CVE-2011-2502 systemtap: insufficient security check when loading uprobes kernel module
716489 - CVE-2011-2503 systemtap: signed module loading race condition