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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60484

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in the way ed, the GNU line editor, processed long file names. An attacker could create a file with a specially crafted name that could possibly execute an arbitrary code when opened in the ed editor. (CVE-2008-3916)

Solution

Update the affected ed package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60484

File Name: sl_20081021_ed_on_SL3_x.nasl

Version: 1.6

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: 10/21/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-3916

CWE: 119

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