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Scientific Linux Security Update : pam on SL3.x i386/x86_64
low Nessus Plugin ID 60202
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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 the Linux kernel handled certain SG_IO commands. Console users with access to certain device files had the ability to damage recordable CD drives. The way pam_console handled permissions of these files has been modified to disallow access. This change also required modifications to the cdrecord application.(CVE-2004-0813)
A flaw was found in the way pam_console set console device permissions. It was possible for various console devices to retain ownership of the console user after logging out, possibly leaking information to an unauthorized user. (CVE-2007-1716)
The pam_unix module provides authentication against standard /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files. The pam_stack module provides support for stacking PAM configuration files. Both of these modules contained small memory leaks which caused problems in applications calling PAM authentication repeatedly in the same process.
Solution
Update the affected packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Low
ID: 60202
File Name: sl_20070611_pam_on_SL3.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: 5.5
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Low
Base Score: 3.4
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:H/Au:M/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: 6/11/2007
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2004-0813, CVE-2007-1716