Scientific Linux Security Update : file on SL5.x, SL4.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60191

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

The fix for CVE-2007-1536 introduced a new integer underflow flaw in the file utility. An attacker could create a carefully crafted file which, if examined by a victim using the file utility, could lead to arbitrary code execution. (CVE-2007-2799)

Solution

Update the affected file package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?6474ec97

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60191

File Name: sl_20070530_file_on_SL5_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: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

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

Vulnerability Information

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

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

Patch Publication Date: 5/30/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-1536, CVE-2007-2799

CWE: 189