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MDKSA-2003:031-1: usermode

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the usermode package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2003:031-1 (usermode).

The /usr/bin/shutdown command that comes with the usermode package can be
executed by local users to shutdown all running processes and drop into a root
shell. This command is not really needed to shutdown a system, so it has been
removed and all users are encouraged to upgrade. Please note that the user must
have local console access in order to obtain a root shell in this fashion.
Update:
The previous updated packages did not properly fix the problem. The pam files
that permit a (physically) local user to shutdown were not removed. This has been
corrected.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:031-1
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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

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