Scientific Linux Security Update : yum-rhn-plugin on SL5.x i386/x86_64

low Nessus Plugin ID 60465

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

It was discovered that yum-rhn-plugin did not verify the SSL certificate for all communication with a Red Hat Network server. An attacker able to redirect the network communication between a victim and an RHN server could use this flaw to provide malicious repository metadata. This metadata could be used to block the victim from receiving specific security updates. (CVE-2008-3270)

Solution

Update the affected yum-rhn-plugin package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?bc4c0fcb

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 60465

File Name: sl_20080814_yum_rhn_plugin_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: 2.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/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/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 8/14/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-3270

CWE: 310