Oracle Linux 4 : nss_ldap (ELSA-2006-0719)

high Nessus Plugin ID 67415

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Synopsis

The remote Oracle Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

From Red Hat Security Advisory 2006:0719 :

Updated nss_ldap packages that fix a security flaw are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.

This update has been rated as having moderate security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

nss_ldap is a set of C library extensions that allow X.500 and LDAP directory servers to be used as primary sources for aliases, ethers, groups, hosts, networks, protocols, users, RPCs, services, and shadow passwords.

A flaw was found in the way nss_ldap handled a PasswordPolicyResponse control sent by an LDAP server. If an LDAP server responded to an authentication request with a PasswordPolicyResponse control, it was possible for an application using nss_ldap to improperly authenticate certain users. (CVE-2006-5170)

This flaw was only exploitable within applications which did not properly process nss_ldap error messages. Only xscreensaver is currently known to exhibit this behavior.

All users of nss_ldap should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain a backported patch that resolves this issue.

Solution

Update the affected nss_ldap package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 67415

File Name: oraclelinux_ELSA-2006-0719.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Oracle Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 7/12/2013

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Continuous Assessment, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:oracle:linux:4, p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:nss_ldap

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

Patch Publication Date: 11/30/2006

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/10/2006

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-5170

RHSA: 2006:0719

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