Scientific Linux Security Update : mysql on SL5.x, SL4.x i386/x86_64
medium Nessus Plugin ID 60243
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
A flaw was discovered in MySQL's authentication protocol. It is possible for a remote unauthenticated attacker to send a specially crafted authentication request to the MySQL server causing it to crash. (CVE-2007-3780)Solution
Update the affected packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 60243
File Name: sl_20070830_mysql_on_SL5_x.nasl
Version: 1.5
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 8/1/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
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: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list
Patch Publication Date: 8/30/2007
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2007-3780
CWE: 20