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Scientific Linux Security Update : xorg-x11-server on SL5.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60786

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Synopsis

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

Description

An incorrect calculation flaw was discovered in the X.Org Render extension. A malicious, authorized client could exploit this issue to crash the X.Org server or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with root privileges. (CVE-2010-1166)

All running X.Org server instances must be restarted for this update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?f0112e5f

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60786

File Name: sl_20100428_xorg_x11_server_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

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: 7.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/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: 4/28/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2010-1166