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MDKSA-2002:010: enscript

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the enscript package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2002:010 (enscript).

The enscript program does not create temporary files in a secure fashion and as
such could be abused if enscript is run as root.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:010
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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

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