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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-2002:018: cyrus-sasl Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2002:018: cyrus-sasl |
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Check for the version of the cyrus-sasl package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2002:018 (cyrus-sasl). Kari Hurtta discovered that a format bug exists in the Cyrus SASL library, which is used to provide an authentication API for mail clients and servers, as well as other services such as LDAP. The format bug was found in one of the logging functions which could be used by a possible hacker to obtain acces to a machine or to possibly acquire elevated rights. Thanks to the SuSE security team for providing the fix. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:018 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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