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Scientific Linux Security Update : libpng on SL3.x, SL4.x, SL5.x i386/x86_64
high Nessus Plugin ID 60539
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
A flaw was discovered in libpng that could result in libpng trying to free() random memory if certain, unlikely error conditions occurred.If a carefully-crafted PNG file was loaded by an application linked against libpng, it could cause the application to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. (CVE-2009-0040)
A flaw was discovered in the way libpng handled PNG images containing 'unknown' chunks. If an application linked against libpng attempted to process a malformed, unknown chunk in a malicious PNG image, it could cause the application to crash. (CVE-2008-1382)
All running applications using libpng or libpng10 must be restarted for the update to take effect.
Solution
Update the affected packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 60539
File Name: sl_20090304_libpng_on_SL3_x.nasl
Version: 1.6
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 8/1/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
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/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu
Patch Publication Date: 3/4/2009
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-1382, CVE-2009-0040