Scientific Linux Security Update : pcsc-lite on SL5.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60817

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Synopsis

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

Description

Multiple buffer overflow flaws were discovered in the way the pcscd daemon, a resource manager that coordinates communications with smart card readers and smart cards connected to the system, handled client requests. A local user could create a specially crafted request that would cause the pcscd daemon to crash or, possibly, execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2010-0407, CVE-2009-4901)

After installing this update, the pcscd daemon will be restarted automatically.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60817

File Name: sl_20100714_pcsc_lite_on_SL5_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: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/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/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 7/14/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-4901, CVE-2010-0407

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