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MDKA-2006:064: sendmail

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the sendmail package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKA-2006:064 (sendmail).

A bug in the sendmail service initscript prevented the sm-client
service from restarting if had not shut down cleanly from a previous
run. The updated packages address this issue.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKA-2006:064
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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