Scientific Linux Security Update : libexif on SL5.x, SL4.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60210

Synopsis

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

Description

An integer overflow flaw was found in the way libexif parses EXIF image tags. If a victim opens a carefully crafted EXIF image file it could cause the application linked against libexif to execute arbitrary code or crash. (CVE-2007-4168)

Solution

Update the affected libexif and / or libexif-devel packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?5bd0cac2

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60210

File Name: sl_20070614_libexif_on_SL5_x__SL4_x.nasl

Version: 1.9

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: 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: 6/14/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-4168