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

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60319

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Synopsis

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

Description

A cross-site scripting flaw was discovered in a htdig search page. An attacker could construct a carefully crafted URL, which once visited by an unsuspecting user, could cause a user's Web browser to execute malicious script in the context of the visited htdig search Web page.
(CVE-2007-6110)

Solution

Update the affected htdig and / or htdig-web packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60319

File Name: sl_20071203_htdig_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: Low

Score: 3.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

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

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: 12/3/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-6110

CWE: 79

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