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Oracle Linux 5 : hplip (ELSA-2008-0818)
high Nessus Plugin ID 67736
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Synopsis
The remote Oracle Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
From Red Hat Security Advisory 2008:0818 :Updated hplip packages that fix various security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.
This update has been rated as having moderate security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
The hplip (Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing) packages provide drivers for Hewlett-Packard printers and multifunction peripherals.
A flaw was discovered in the hplip alert-mailing functionality. A local attacker could elevate their privileges by using specially crafted packets to trigger alert mails, which are sent by the root account. (CVE-2008-2940)
A flaw was discovered in the hpssd message parser. By sending specially crafted packets, a local attacker could cause a denial of service, stopping the hpssd process. (CVE-2008-2941)
Users of hplip should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues.
Solution
Update the affected hplip packages.See Also
https://oss.oracle.com/pipermail/el-errata/2008-August/000707.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 67736
File Name: oraclelinux_ELSA-2008-0818.nasl
Version: 1.11
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 7/12/2013
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.2
Temporal Score: 5.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:hpijs, p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:hplip, p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:libsane-hpaio, cpe:/o:oracle:linux:5
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/OracleLinux
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 8/12/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/14/2008
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-2940, CVE-2008-2941
BID: 30683