Scientific Linux Security Update : nfs-utils on SL5.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60458

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A flaw was found in the nfs-utils package build. The nfs-utils package was missing TCP wrappers support, which could result in an administrator believing they had access restrictions enabled when they did not. (CVE-2008-1376)

Solution

Update the affected nfs-utils package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?3579ebee

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60458

File Name: sl_20080731_nfs_utils_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: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/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: 7/31/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-1376

CWE: 264