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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60574

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Synopsis

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

Description

Several flaws were discovered in the way giflib decodes GIF images. An attacker could create a carefully crafted GIF image that could cause an application using giflib to crash or, possibly, execute arbitrary code when opened by a victim. (CVE-2005-2974, CVE-2005-3350)

All running applications using giflib must be restarted for the update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected giflib, giflib-devel and / or giflib-utils packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60574

File Name: sl_20090422_giflib_on_SL5_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: 5.5

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: 4/22/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-2974, CVE-2005-3350

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