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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Debian Local Security Checks >> [DSA1003] DSA-1003-1 xpvm Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[DSA1003] DSA-1003-1 xpvm |
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DSA-1003-1 xpvm Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Eric Romang discovered that xpvm, a graphical console and monitor for PVM, creates a temporary file that permits local attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files with the rights of the user running xpvm. For the old stable distribution (woody) this problem has been fixed in version 1.2.5-7.2woody1. For the stable distribution (sarge) this problem has been fixed in version 1.2.5-7.3sarge1. For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem has been fixed in version 1.2.5-8. We recommend that you upgrade your xpvm package. Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1003 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is (C) 2007 Michel Arboi |
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