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Scientific Linux Security Update : gnome-screensaver on SL5.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60379

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A flaw was found in the way gnome-screensaver verified user passwords.
When a system used a remote directory service for login credentials, a local attacker able to cause a network outage could cause gnome-screensaver to crash, unlocking the screen. (CVE-2008-0887)

Solution

Update the affected gnome-screensaver package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?40175f51

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60379

File Name: sl_20080402_gnome_screensaver_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: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.7

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

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: 4/2/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-0887