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MDKSA-2001:078: uucp

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the uucp package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2001:078 (uucp).

Zen Parse discovered that an argument handling problem that exists in the uucp
package can permit a local attacker to gain access to the uucp user or group.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:078
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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