SuSE 11.1 Security Update : vpnc (SAT Patch Number 5027)

high Nessus Plugin ID 56020

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Synopsis

The remote SuSE 11 host is missing a security update.

Description

This update of vpnc fixes a flaw in the modify_resolvconf_suse script that could potentially allow remote attackers to inject commands through specially crafted DNS domains. (CVE-2011-2660)

Also a rekeying during reconnect was improved.

Solution

Apply SAT patch number 5027.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 56020

File Name: suse_11_vpnc-110822.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: SuSE Local Security Checks

Published: 8/31/2011

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Agentless Assessment, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

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: p-cpe:/a:novell:suse_linux:11:vpnc, cpe:/o:novell:suse_linux:11

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

Patch Publication Date: 8/22/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-2660

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