Scientific Linux Security Update : pwlib on SL5.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60265

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Synopsis

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

Description

In Scientific Linux 5, the Ekiga teleconferencing application uses PWLib.

A memory management flaw was discovered in PWLib. An attacker could use this flaw to crash an application, such as Ekiga, which is linked with pwlib (CVE-2007-4897).

Solution

Update the affected pwlib and / or pwlib-devel packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60265

File Name: sl_20071008_pwlib_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: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

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

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: 10/8/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-4897

CWE: 399

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