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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60714

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Synopsis

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

Description

A missing input sanitization flaw, leading to a buffer overflow, was discovered in the gd library. A specially crafted GD image file could cause an application using the gd library to crash or, possibly, execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2009-3546)

Solution

Update the affected gd, gd-devel and / or gd-progs packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60714

File Name: sl_20100104_gd_on_SL4_x.nasl

Version: 1.7

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/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 1/4/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-3546

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