Scientific Linux Security Update : unzip on SL3.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60375

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

An invalid pointer flaw was found in unzip. If a user ran unzip on a specially crafted file, an attacker could execute arbitrary code with that user's privileges. (CVE-2008-0888)

Solution

Update the affected unzip package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60375

File Name: sl_20080318_unzip_on_SL3_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: High

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/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: 3/18/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-0888

CWE: 119

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