Scientific Linux Security Update : qemu-kvm on SL6.x x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60989

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Synopsis

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

Description

A flaw was found in the way the VNC 'password' option was handled.
Clearingaa password disabled VNC authentication, allowing a remote user able to connect to the virtual machines' VNC ports to open a VNC session without authentication. (CVE-2011-0011)

After installing this update, shut down all running virtual machines.
Once all virtual machines have shut down, start them again for this update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected qemu-img, qemu-kvm and / or qemu-kvm-tools packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60989

File Name: sl_20110310_qemu_kvm_on_SL6_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

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: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

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

Patch Publication Date: 3/10/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-0011

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