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CVS Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Logs into the remote CVS server and asks the version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote CVS server, according to its version number,
is vulnerable to a double free() bug which may permit an
attacker to gain a shell on this host.

Solution : Upgrade to CVS 1.12.12 or 1.11.20
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 13217

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