CentOS 5 : kdegraphics (CESA-2009:1130)
high Nessus Plugin ID 43764
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Synopsis
The remote CentOS host is missing one or more security updates.Description
Updated kdegraphics packages that fix two security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.This update has been rated as having critical security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
The kdegraphics packages contain applications for the K Desktop Environment (KDE). Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML-based language to describe vector images. KSVG is a framework aimed at implementing the latest W3C SVG specifications.
A use-after-free flaw was found in the KDE KSVG animation element implementation. A remote attacker could create a specially crafted SVG image, which once opened by an unsuspecting user, could cause a denial of service (Konqueror crash) or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Konqueror. (CVE-2009-1709)
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the KDE, KSVG SVGList interface implementation. A remote attacker could create a specially crafted SVG image, which once opened by an unsuspecting user, would cause memory corruption, leading to a denial of service (Konqueror crash). (CVE-2009-0945)
All users of kdegraphics should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues. The desktop must be restarted (log out, then log back in) for this update to take effect.
Solution
Update the affected kdegraphics packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 43764
File Name: centos_RHSA-2009-1130.nasl
Version: 1.17
Type: local
Agent: unix
Family: CentOS Local Security Checks
Published: 1/6/2010
Updated: 1/4/2021
Dependencies: ssh_get_info.nasl
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 7.3
Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Temporal Vector: E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: p-cpe:/a:centos:centos:kdegraphics, p-cpe:/a:centos:centos:kdegraphics-devel, cpe:/o:centos:centos:5
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/CentOS/release, Host/CentOS/rpm-list
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 6/26/2009
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/13/2009
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2009-0945, CVE-2009-1709