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Scientific Linux Security Update : xpdf on SL4.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60392

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

Kees Cook discovered a flaw in the way xpdf displayed malformed fonts embedded in PDF files. An attacker could create a malicious PDF file that would cause xpdf to crash, or, potentially, execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2008-1693)

Solution

Update the affected xpdf package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?d96361e2

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60392

File Name: sl_20080417_xpdf_on_SL4_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

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: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/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: 4/17/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-1693

CWE: 20