SuSE 10 Security Update : apache2-mod_python (ZYPP Patch Number 8127)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 61523

Synopsis

The remote SuSE 10 host is missing a security-related patch.

Description

Apache2 mod_python has been changed to enable randomized hashes to help fixing denial of service problems by injecting prepared values into Python hash functions. (CVE-2012-1150)

As some Python scripts might need a known hashing order, the old behaviour can be restored using a newly introduced module option called

PythonRandomizeHashes

The option is default on, but can be disabled if necessary for compatibility with above scripts.

Solution

Apply ZYPP patch number 8127.

See Also

http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-1150.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 61523

File Name: suse_apache2-mod_python-8127.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/14/2012

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Continuous Assessment, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.5

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: cpe:/o:suse:suse_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/SuSE/release, Host/SuSE/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 6/6/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-1150