SuSE 10 Security Update : Novell GroupWise client (ZYPP Patch Number 4494)

high Nessus Plugin ID 29529

Synopsis

The remote SuSE 10 host is missing a security-related patch.

Description

This update fixes a security vulnerability in the GroupWise system that allows a malicious user to intercept authentication credentials through a 'man in the middle' attack. (CVE-2007-5195 / CVE-2007-5196)

Solution

Apply ZYPP patch number 4494.

See Also

http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-5195.html

http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-5196.html

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 29529

File Name: suse_novell-groupwise-gwclient-4494.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 12/13/2007

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

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: cpe:/o:suse:suse_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/SuSE/release, Host/SuSE/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 10/8/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-5195, CVE-2007-5196

CWE: 200, 310