Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : chbg (MDKSA-2005:027)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 16293

Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A vulnerability in chbg was discovered by Danny Lungstrom. A maliciously-crafted configuration/scenario file could overflow a buffer leading to the potential execution of arbitrary code.

The updated packages are patched to prevent the problem.

Solution

Update the affected chbg package.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 16293

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2005-027.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 2/2/2005

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:chbg, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.0, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 2/1/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-1264

MDKSA: 2005:027

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