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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2001:084: util-linux Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2001:084: util-linux |
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Check for the version of the util-linux package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2001:084 (util-linux). Tarhon-Onu Victor found a problem in /bin/login's PAM implementation. It stored the value of a static pwent buffer across PAM calls, and when used with some PAM modules in non-default configurations (ie. using pam_limits), it would overwrite the buffer and cause the user to get the credentials of another user. Thanks to Olaf Kirch for providing the patch to fix the problem. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:084 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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