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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60293

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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's slapd daemon handled malformed objectClasses LDAP attributes. A local or remote attacker could create an LDAP request which could cause a denial of service by crashing slapd. (CVE-2007-5707)

In addition, the following feature was added :

- OpenLDAP client tools now have new option to configure their bind timeout

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60293

File Name: sl_20071108_openldap_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: High

Base Score: 7.1

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

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: 11/8/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-5707

CWE: 399

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