Scientific Linux Security Update : gpdf on SL4.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60233

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

Maurycy Prodeus discovered an integer overflow flaw in the processing of PDF files. An attacker could create a malicious PDF file that would cause gpdf to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code when opened.
(CVE-2007-3387)

Solution

Update the affected gpdf package.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60233

File Name: sl_20070730_gpdf_on_SL4_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

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

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/30/2007

Exploitable With

Core Impact

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-3387

CWE: 189

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