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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60578

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Synopsis

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

Description

A pointer use-after-free flaw was found in the GD graphics library embedded in libwmf. An attacker could create a specially crafted WMF file that would cause an application using libwmf to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code as the user running the application when opened by a victim. (CVE-2009-1364)

After installing the update, all applications using libwmf must be restarted for the update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected libwmf and / or libwmf-devel packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60578

File Name: sl_20090430_libwmf_on_SL4_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: 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: 4/30/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-1364

CWE: 399

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