Scientific Linux Security Update : xmlsec1 on SL4.x, SL5.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 61032

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Synopsis

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

Description

A flaw was found in the way xmlsec1 handled XML files that contain an XSLT transformation specification. A specially crafted XML file could cause xmlsec1 to create or overwrite an arbitrary file while performing the verification of a file's digital signature.
(CVE-2011-1425)

After installing the update, all running applications that use the xmlsec1 library must be restarted for the update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 61032

File Name: sl_20110504_xmlsec1_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: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.1

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

Patch Publication Date: 5/4/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-1425

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