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

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60256

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Synopsis

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

Description

Multiple integer overflow and input validation flaws were found in The GIMP's image loaders. An attacker could create a carefully crafted image file that could cause The GIMP to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code if the file was opened by a victim. (CVE-2006-4519, CVE-2007-2949, CVE-2007-3741)

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60256

File Name: sl_20070926_gimp_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: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/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

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-4519, CVE-2007-2949, CVE-2007-3741

CWE: 189

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