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MDKSA-2001:067: elm

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the elm package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2001:067 (elm).

A buffer overflow exists in the elm email client when handling very long
message-ids. This would overwrite other header fields and could potentially
cause further damage.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:067
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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