Scientific Linux Security Update : gnome-vfs2 on SL3.x, SL4.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60511

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Synopsis

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

Description

A buffer overflow flaw was discovered in the GNOME virtual file system when handling data returned by CDDB servers. If a user connected to a malicious CDDB server, an attacker could use this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine. (CVE-2005-0706)

All running GNOME sessions must be restarted for the update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected gnome-vfs2, gnome-vfs2-devel and / or gnome-vfs2-smb packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60511

File Name: sl_20090107_gnome_vfs2_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: 6.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/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/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 1/7/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-0706

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