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MDKA-2006:006: xorg-x11

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the xorg-x11 package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKA-2006:006 (xorg-x11).

Issues have been reported with display corruption for various cards,
including several ATI and Nvidia cards when using the free drivers.
There was also an issue with the Greek keyboard layout.
These should be corrected by the upstream 6.9.0 final, which this
package is based on.
Updated packages should correct these issues.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKA-2006:006
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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