Scientific Linux Security Update : openldap on SL3.x i386/x86_64

low Nessus Plugin ID 60201

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Synopsis

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

Description

A flaw was found in the way OpenLDAP handled selfwrite access. Users with selfwrite access were able to modify the distinguished name of any user. Users with selfwrite access should only be able to modify their own distinguished name. (CVE-2006-4600)

A memory leak bug was found in OpenLDAP's ldap_start_tls_s() function.
An application using this function could result in an Out Of Memory (OOM) condition, crashing the application.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 60201

File Name: sl_20070611_openldap_on_SL3.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: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:A/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/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: 6/11/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-4600

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