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CentOS Update for NetworkManager CESA-2009:0361 centos5 i386
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The remote host is missing an update for the 'NetworkManager' package(s) announced via the referenced advisory.
Insight
Insight
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.
Affected Software
Affected Software
NetworkManager on CentOS 5
Solution
Solution
Please install the updated packages.