Scientific Linux Security Update : xscreensaver on SL4 i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60175

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

Alex Yamauchi discovered a flaw in the way XScreenSaver verifies user passwords. When a system is using a remote directory service for login credentials, a local attacker may be able to cause a network outage causing XScreenSaver to crash, unlocking the screen. (CVE-2007-1859)

Solution

Update the affected xscreensaver package.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60175

File Name: sl_20070502_xscreensaver_on_SL4.nasl

Version: 1.13

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: 5.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.6

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

Patch Publication Date: 5/2/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-1859

CWE: 287

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