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Scientific Linux Security Update : util-linux for SL4.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60172

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A flaw was found in the way the login process handled logins which did not require authentication. Certain processes which conduct their own authentication could allow a remote user to bypass intended access policies which would normally be enforced by the login process.
(CVE-2006-7108)

Solution

Update the affected util-linux package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?2b74449b

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60172

File Name: sl_20070501_util_linux_for_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: 5.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/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-2006-7108

CWE: 264