Solution
Please Install the Updated Packages.
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
NetworkManager on CentOS 5
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2009-0365, CVE-2009-0578 -
CVSS Base Score: 6.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C
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