SuSE 10 Security Update : vpnc (ZYPP Patch Number 7692)

high Nessus Plugin ID 57259

Synopsis

The remote SuSE 10 host is missing a security-related patch.

Description

This update of vpnc fixes a flaw in the modify_resolvconf_suse script that could potentially allow remote attackers to inject commands through specially crafted DNS domains. (CVE-2011-2660)

Solution

Apply ZYPP patch number 7692.

See Also

http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-2660.html

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 57259

File Name: suse_vpnc-7692.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 12/13/2011

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:suse:suse_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/SuSE/release, Host/SuSE/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 8/17/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-2660