Scientific Linux Security Update : openjpeg on SL6.x i386/x86_64 (20131217)

high Nessus Plugin ID 71517

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Synopsis

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

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflow flaws were found in OpenJPEG. An attacker could create a specially crafted OpenJPEG image that, when opened, could cause an application using openjpeg to crash or, possibly, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. (CVE-2013-6045, CVE-2013-6054)

Multiple denial of service flaws were found in OpenJPEG. An attacker could create a specially crafted OpenJPEG image that, when opened, could cause an application using openjpeg to crash (CVE-2013-1447, CVE-2013-6052)

All running applications using OpenJPEG must be restarted for the update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 71517

File Name: sl_20131217_openjpeg_on_SL6_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 12/18/2013

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

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: p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:openjpeg, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:openjpeg-debuginfo, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:openjpeg-devel, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:openjpeg-libs, 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: 12/17/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/12/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-1447, CVE-2013-6045, CVE-2013-6052, CVE-2013-6054

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