Scientific Linux Security Update : xorg-x11 on SL4.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60254

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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 X.Org's composite extension handles 32 bit color depth windows while running in 16 bit color depth mode. If an X.org server has enabled the composite extension, it may be possible for a malicious authorized client to cause a denial of service (crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the X.org server. (CVE-2007-4730)

Please note this flaw can only be triggered when using a compositing window manager. Scientific Linux 4 does not ship with a compositing window manager.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60254

File Name: sl_20070919_xorg_x11_on_SL4_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:L/AC:L/Au:S/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: 9/19/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-4730

CWE: 119

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