SuSE 10 Security Update : libgssapi (ZYPP Patch Number 7544)

high Nessus Plugin ID 55434

Synopsis

The remote SuSE 10 host is missing a security-related patch.

Description

This update fixes insecure getenv() usage, which could be used under some circumstances by local attackers do gain root privileges.

Solution

Apply ZYPP patch number 7544.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 55434

File Name: suse_libgssapi-7544.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 6/27/2011

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:suse:suse_linux

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

Patch Publication Date: 5/27/2011