Scientific Linux Security Update : kdelibs on SL3.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60605

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

A flaw was found in the way the KDE CSS parser handled content for the CSS 'style' attribute. A remote attacker could create a specially crafted CSS equipped HTML page, which once visited by an unsuspecting user, could cause a denial of service (Konqueror crash) or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Konqueror. (CVE-2009-1698)

The desktop must be restarted (log out, then log back in) for this update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected kdelibs and / or kdelibs-devel packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?b82706bb

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60605

File Name: sl_20090625_kdelibs_on_SL3_x.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/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: 6/25/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-1698

CWE: 94