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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2014.2425.1
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-2425-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'dbus' package(s) announced via the USN-2425-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'dbus' package(s) announced via the USN-2425-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that DBus incorrectly handled a large number of file
descriptor messages. A local attacker could use this issue to cause DBus to
stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2014-7824)

Affected Software/OS:
'dbus' package(s) on Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.10.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
2.1

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2014-7824
BugTraq ID: 71012
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71012
Debian Security Information: DSA-3099 (Google Search)
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3099
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:176
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/10/2
http://secunia.com/advisories/62603
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2425-1
XForce ISS Database: dbus-cve20147824-dos(98576)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98576
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