Scientific Linux Security Update : giflib on SL5.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60574

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

Several flaws were discovered in the way giflib decodes GIF images. An attacker could create a carefully crafted GIF image that could cause an application using giflib to crash or, possibly, execute arbitrary code when opened by a victim. (CVE-2005-2974, CVE-2005-3350)

All running applications using giflib must be restarted for the update to take effect.

Solution

Update the affected giflib, giflib-devel and / or giflib-utils packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?aa574c9d

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60574

File Name: sl_20090422_giflib_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.5

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: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

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

Patch Publication Date: 4/22/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-2974, CVE-2005-3350