Scientific Linux Security Update : kdegraphics on SL5.x i386/x86_64
high Nessus Plugin ID 60604
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VPR Score: 6.7
Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
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)
The desktop must be restarted (log out, then log back in) for this update to take effect.
Solution
Update the affected kdegraphics and / or kdegraphics-devel packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 60604
File Name: sl_20090625_kdegraphics_on_SL5_x.nasl
Version: 1.7
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 8/1/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
Dependencies: ssh_get_info.nasl
Risk Information
Risk Factor: High
VPR Score: 6.7
CVSS v2.0
Base Score: 9.3
Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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: 6/25/2009
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2009-0945, CVE-2009-1709