Scientific Linux Security Update : scsi-target-utils on SL5.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60813

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

Multiple buffer overflow flaws were found in scsi-target-utils' tgtd daemon. A remote attacker could trigger these flaws by sending a carefully-crafted Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) request, causing the tgtd daemon to crash. (CVE-2010-2221)

All running scsi-target-utils services must be restarted for the update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected scsi-target-utils package.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60813

File Name: sl_20100708_scsi_target_utils_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: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/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: 7/8/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2010-2221

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