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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 >> FreeBSD Local Security Checks >> FreeBSD : SA-05:02.sendfile Vulnerability Assessment Details
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FreeBSD : SA-05:02.sendfile |
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Check for the version of the FreeBSD Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is running a version of FreeBSD which contains a flaw in the sendfile() API. There is an error in the sendfile() API which may permit a local user to disclose parts of the contents of the kernel memory. Solution : http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/8356 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 12993 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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