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Scientific Linux Security Update : libXfont on SL5.x i386/x86_64 (20141124)
high Nessus Plugin ID 79427
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the way libXfont processed certain font files when attempting to add a new directory to the font path. A malicious, local user could exploit this issue to potentially execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the X.Org server.(CVE-2014-0209)
Multiple out-of-bounds write flaws were found in the way libXfont parsed replies received from an X.org font server. A malicious X.org server could cause an X client to crash or, possibly, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the X.Org server.
(CVE-2014-0210, CVE-2014-0211)
All running X.Org server instances must be restarted for the update to take effect.
Solution
Update the affected libXfont, libXfont-debuginfo and / or libXfont-devel packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 79427
File Name: sl_20141124_libXfont_on_SL5_x.nasl
Version: 1.5
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 11/25/2014
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:libxfont, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:libxfont-debuginfo, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:libxfont-devel, 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: 11/24/2014
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/15/2014