Scientific Linux Security Update : ipsec-tools on SL3.x, SL4.x, SL5.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60468

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

Two denial of service flaws were found in the ipsec-tools racoon daemon. It was possible for a remote attacker to cause the racoon daemon to consume all available memory. (CVE-2008-3651, CVE-2008-3652)

Solution

Update the affected ipsec-tools package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60468

File Name: sl_20080826_ipsec_tools_on_SL3_x.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

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: High

Base Score: 7.8

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

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: 8/26/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-3651, CVE-2008-3652

CWE: 200, 399

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