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

low Nessus Plugin ID 60244

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A flaw was discovered in the way file checksums were stored in the AIDE database. A packaging flaw in the Red Hat AIDE rpm resulted in the file database not containing any file checksum information. This could prevent AIDE from detecting certain file modifications.
(CVE-2007-3849)

This update also fixes the following bugs :

- certain configurations could result in a segmentation fault upon initialization.

- AIDE was unable to open its log file in the LSPP evaluated configuration.

- if AIDE found SELinux context differences, the changed files report it generated only included the first 32 characters of the context.

Solution

Update the affected aide package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?dc939ce9

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 60244

File Name: sl_20070904_aide_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: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 1.9

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

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: 9/4/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-3849

CWE: 264