Scientific Linux Security Update : dbus-glib on SL5.x, SL6.x i386/x86_64 (20130226)

high Nessus Plugin ID 64962

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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 dbus-glib filtered the message sender (message source subject) when the 'NameOwnerChanged' signal was received. This could trick a system service using dbus-glib (such as fprintd) into believing a signal was sent from a privileged process, when it was not. A local attacker could use this flaw to escalate their privileges. (CVE-2013-0292)

All running applications linked against dbus-glib, such as fprintd and NetworkManager, must be restarted for this update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected dbus-glib, dbus-glib-debuginfo and / or dbus-glib-devel packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 64962

File Name: sl_20130226_dbus_glib_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 3/1/2013

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:dbus-glib, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:dbus-glib-debuginfo, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:dbus-glib-devel

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

Patch Publication Date: 2/26/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/5/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-0292

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