Scientific Linux Security Update : busybox on SL4.x i386/x86_64

low Nessus Plugin ID 60162

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

BusyBox did not use a salt when generating passwords. This made it easier for local users to guess passwords from a stolen password file.
(CVE-2006-1058)

Solution

Update the affected busybox and / or busybox-anaconda packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 60162

File Name: sl_20070501_busybox_on_SL4_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.1

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

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

Patch Publication Date: 5/1/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-1058

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