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

low Nessus Plugin ID 60168

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Synopsis

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

Description

OpenSSH stores hostnames, IP addresses, and keys in plaintext in the known_hosts file. A local attacker that has already compromised a user's SSH account could use this information to generate a list of additional targets that are likely to have the same password or key.
(CVE-2005-2666)

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 60168

File Name: sl_20070501_openssh_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: Medium

Score: 5.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 1.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:H/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-2005-2666

CWE: 255

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