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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 4 2006-037: kdegraphics Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Fedora Core 4 2006-037: kdegraphics |
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Check for the version of the kdegraphics package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory FEDORA-2006-037 (kdegraphics). Graphics applications for the K Desktop Environment. Includes: kdvi (displays TeX .dvi files) kfax (displays faxfiles) kghostview (displays postscript files) kcoloredit (palette editor and color chooser) kamera (digital camera support) kiconedit (icon editor) kpaint (a simple drawing program) ksnapshot (screen capture utility) kview (image viewer for GIF, JPEG, TIFF, etc.) kuickshow (quick picture viewer) kooka (scanner application) kruler (screen ruler and color measurement tool) Update Information: Several flaws were discovered in Xpdf. A possible hacker could construct a carefully crafted PDF file that could cause xpdf to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code when opened. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project assigned the name CAN-2005-3193 to these issues. Users of kdegraphics should upgrade to this updated package, which contains a patch to resolve these issues. Solution : Get the newest Fedora Updates Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security |
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