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Scientific Linux Security Update : shadow-utils on SL4.x i386/x86_64

low Nessus Plugin ID 60170

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A flaw was found in the useradd tool in shadow-utils. A new user's mailbox, when created, could have random permissions for a short period. This could allow a local attacker to read or modify the mailbox. (CVE-2006-1174)

Solution

Update the affected shadow-utils package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?ad269b87

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 60170

File Name: sl_20070501_shadow_utils_on_SL4_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 3.7

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

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-2006-1174