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Dune Web Server Overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for Dune Overflow

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a version of the Dune Web server
which is older than 0.6.8.

There is a flaw in this software which may be exploited by a possible hacker
to gain a shell on this host.

Solution : Use another web server or upgrade to Dune 0.6.8
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7945

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