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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60463

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Synopsis

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

Description

A flaw was discovered in the hplip alert-mailing functionality. A local attacker could elevate their privileges by using specially crafted packets to trigger alert mails, which are sent by the root account. (CVE-2008-2940)

A flaw was discovered in the hpssd message parser. By sending specially crafted packets, a local attacker could cause a denial of service, stopping the hpssd process. (CVE-2008-2941)

Solution

Update the affected hpijs, hplip and / or libsane-hpaio packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60463

File Name: sl_20080812_hplip_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.7

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: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/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: 8/12/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-2940, CVE-2008-2941

CWE: 20, 264

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