RHSA-2005:583
Vulnerability from csaf_redhat
Published
2005-08-03 14:12
Modified
2025-11-21 17:29
Summary
Red Hat Security Advisory: dump security update

Notes

Topic
Updated dump packages that address two security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1. This update has been rated as having low security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
Details
Dump examines files in a file system, determines which ones need to be backed up, and copies those files to a specified disk, tape, or other storage medium. A flaw was found with dump file locking. A malicious local user could manipulate the file lock in such a way as to prevent dump from running. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) assigned the name CAN-2002-1914 to this issue. Users of dump should upgrade to these erratum packages, which contain a patch to resolve this issue.
Terms of Use
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