Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in Linux kernel affect IBM Netezza Host Management

Summary

Linux kernel is used by IBM Netezza Host Management. IBM Netezza Host Management has addressed the applicable CVE.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-1000364**
DESCRIPTION:** Linux Kernel could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a a stack memory allocation flaw that allows the stack guard page to be “jumped” or bypassed. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
CVSS Base Score: 8.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/127503 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

• IBM Netezza Host Management 5.4.9.0 - 5.4.14.0

Remediation/Fixes

To resolve the reported CVE for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on
PureData System for Analytics N3001
PureData System for Analytics N200x
PureData System for Analytics N1001
IBM Netezza High Capacity Appliance C1000
IBM Netezza 1000
IBM Netezza 100
update to the following IBM Netezza Host Management release:

The Netezza Host Management software contains the latest RHEL updates for the operating systems certified for use on IBM Netezza/PureData System for Analytics appliances. IBM recommends upgrading to the latest Netezza Host Management version to ensure that your hosts have the latest fixes, security changes, and operating system updates. IBM Support can assist you with planning for the Netezza Host Management and operating system upgrades to your appliances.

For more details on IBM Netezza Host Management security patching:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Security Patching for IBM PureData System for Analytics appliances

Workarounds and Mitigations

None