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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60516

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A flaw was found in the xterm handling of Device Control Request Status String (DECRQSS) escape sequences. An attacker could create a malicious text file (or log entry, if unfiltered) that could run arbitrary commands if read by a victim inside an xterm window.
(CVE-2008-2383)

Solution

Update the affected xterm package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60516

File Name: sl_20090107_xterm_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/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 1/7/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-2383

CWE: 94

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