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AIX 5.2 : IY53519

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for patch IY53519

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing AIX Critical Security Patch number IY53519
(SECURITY: BUFFER OVERFLOW IN X-WINDOWS FONT LIBRARY).

You should install this patch for your system to be up-to-date.

Solution : http://www-912.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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