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SuSE 10 Security Update : Python (ZYPP Patch Number 2167)

high Nessus Plugin ID 29559

Synopsis

The remote SuSE 10 host is missing a security-related patch.

Description

A buffer overflow within python's repr() function has been fixed. The CAN number CVE-2006-4980 has been assigned to this issue.

Solution

Apply ZYPP patch number 2167.

See Also

http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-4980.html

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 29559

File Name: suse_python-2167.nasl

Version: 1.13

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 12/13/2007

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Continuous Assessment, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:suse:suse_linux

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

Patch Publication Date: 10/13/2006

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-4980