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

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60333

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A flaw was found in the way squid stored HTTP headers for cached objects in system memory. An attacker could cause squid to use additional memory, and trigger high CPU usage when processing requests for certain cached objects, possibly leading to a denial of service.
(CVE-2007-6239)

Solution

Update the affected squid package.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60333

File Name: sl_20071218_squid_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/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 12/18/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-6239

CWE: 20

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