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Scientific Linux Security Update : libXfont on SL5.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60346

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Synopsis

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

Description

A heap based buffer overflow flaw was found in the way the X.Org server handled malformed font files. A malicious local user could exploit this issue to potentially execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the X.Org server. (CVE-2008-0006)

Solution

Update the affected libXfont and / or libXfont-devel packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?a7152428

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60346

File Name: sl_20080117_libXfont_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

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: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

Patch Publication Date: 1/17/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-0006

CWE: 119