Scientific Linux Security Update : lcms on SL5.x i386/x86_64

critical Nessus Plugin ID 60512

Synopsis

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

Description

Multiple insufficient input validation flaws were discovered in LittleCMS. An attacker could use these flaws to create a specially crafted image file which could cause an application using LittleCMS to crash, or, possibly, execute arbitrary code when opened.
(CVE-2008-5316, CVE-2008-5317)

Solution

Update the affected lcms, lcms-devel and / or python-lcms packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?92db78ba

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 60512

File Name: sl_20090107_lcms_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

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

Patch Publication Date: 1/7/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-5316, CVE-2008-5317

CWE: 119, 189