Scientific Linux Security Update : fetchmail on SL5.x, SL4.x, SL3.x i386/x86_64

low Nessus Plugin ID 60196

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A flaw was found in the way fetchmail processed certain APOP authentication requests. By sending certain responses when fetchmail attempted to authenticate against an APOP server, a remote attacker could potentially acquire certain portions of a user's authentication credentials. (CVE-2007-1558)

Solution

Update the affected fetchmail package.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 60196

File Name: sl_20070607_fetchmail_on_SL5_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: 2.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/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/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 6/7/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-1558

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