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Slackware 10.0 / 8.1 / 9.0 / 9.1 / current : new mod_ssl packages (SSA:2004-207-02)

high Nessus Plugin ID 18777

Synopsis

The remote Slackware host is missing a security update.

Description

New mod_ssl packages are available for Slackware 8.1, 9.0, 9.1, 10.0 and -current to fix a security issue. A format string vulnerability in mod_proxy hook functions could allow an attacker to run code as the mod_ssl user. Sites using mod_ssl should upgrade (be sure to back up your existing key files first).

Solution

Update the affected mod_ssl package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?c7a23ba4

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 18777

File Name: Slackware_SSA_2004-207-02.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: local

Published: 7/13/2005

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:slackware:slackware_linux:mod_ssl, cpe:/o:slackware:slackware_linux, cpe:/o:slackware:slackware_linux:10.0, cpe:/o:slackware:slackware_linux:8.1, cpe:/o:slackware:slackware_linux:9.0, cpe:/o:slackware:slackware_linux:9.1

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Slackware/release, Host/Slackware/packages

Patch Publication Date: 7/25/2004

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/16/2004

Reference Information

SSA: 2004-207-02