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

low Nessus Plugin ID 60239

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A flaw was found in the way Gdm listens on its unix domain socket. A local user could crash a running X session by writing malicious data to Gdm's unix domain socket. (CVE-2007-3381)

Solution

Update the affected gdm package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?cfab2c41

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 60239

File Name: sl_20070807_gdm_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 1.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:N/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: 8/7/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-3381