AIX 5.2 TL 8 : bos.net.tcp.client (U806039)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 28597
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Synopsis

The remote AIX host is missing a vendor-supplied security patch.

Description

The remote host is missing AIX PTF U806039, which is related to the security of the package bos.net.tcp.client.

Solution

Install the appropriate missing security-related fix.

See Also

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY85930

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 28597

File Name: aix_U806039.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: local

Published: 12/3/2007

Updated: 1/4/2021

Dependencies: ssh_get_info.nasl

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:ibm:aix:5.2

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/AIX/oslevel, Host/AIX/version, Host/AIX/lslpp

Patch Publication Date: 6/9/2006

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/9/2006

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-1173