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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 >> Fedora Local Security Checks >> Fedora Core 2 2004-122: kdelibs Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Fedora Core 2 2004-122: kdelibs |
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Check for the version of the kdelibs package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory FEDORA-2004-122 (kdelibs). Libraries for the K Desktop Environment: KDE Libraries included: kdecore (KDE core library), kdeui (user interface), kfm (file manager), khtmlw (HTML widget), kio (Input/Output, networking), kspell (spelling checker), jscript (javascript), kab (addressbook), kimgio (image manipulation). Update Information: iDEFENSE identified a vulnerability in the Opera Web Browser that could permit remote attackers to create or truncate arbitrary files. The KDE team has found that a similar vulnerability exists in KDE. A flaw in the telnet URL handler can permit options to be passed to the telnet program which can be used to permit file creation or overwriting. A possible hacker could create a carefully crafted link such that when opened by a victim it creates or overwrites a file in the victims home directory. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CVE-2004-0411 to this issue. Solution : http://www.fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-122.shtml Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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