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[GLSA-200409-11] star: Suid root vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary star: Suid root vulnerability Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200409-11 (star: Suid root vulnerability) A suid root vulnerability exists in versions of star that are configured to use ssh for remote tape access. Impact Attackers with local user level access could potentially gain root level access. Workaround There is no known workaround at this time. References: https://lists.berlios.de/pipermail/star-users/2004-August/000239.html Solution: All star users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge sync # emerge -pv ">=app-arch/star-1.5_alpha46" # emerge ">=app-arch/star-1.5_alpha46" Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi

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