Scientific Linux Security Update : openssl on SL6.x i386/x86_64
high Nessus Plugin ID 73408
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
An information disclosure flaw was found in the way OpenSSL handled TLS and DTLS Heartbeat Extension packets. A malicious TLS or DTLS client or server could send a specially crafted TLS or DTLS Heartbeat packet to disclose a limited portion of memory per request from a connected client or server. Note that the disclosed portions of memory could potentially include sensitive information such as private keys.(CVE-2014-0160)
For the update to take effect, all services linked to the OpenSSL library (such as httpd and other SSL-enabled services) must be restarted or the system rebooted.
Solution
Update the affected packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 73408
File Name: sl_20140408_openssl_on_SL6_x.nasl
Version: 1.9
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 4/8/2014
Updated: 1/14/2021
Dependencies: ssh_get_info.nasl
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 7.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.4
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N
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: 4/8/2014
Exploitable With
Core Impact
Metasploit (OpenSSL Heartbeat Information Leak)
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2014-0160