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Scientific Linux Security Update : util-linux-ng on SL6.x i386/x86_64 (20130221)

low Nessus Plugin ID 65017

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Synopsis

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

Description

An information disclosure flaw was found in the way the mount command reported errors. A local attacker could use this flaw to determine the existence of files and directories they do not have access to.
(CVE-2013-0157)

Solution

Update the affected packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?3b129557

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 65017

File Name: sl_20130221_util_linux_ng_on_SL6_x.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 3/5/2013

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 2.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.1

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:libblkid, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:libblkid-devel, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:libuuid, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:libuuid-devel, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:util-linux-ng, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:util-linux-ng-debuginfo, p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:uuidd, 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: 2/21/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/21/2014

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-0157