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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-2003:034: rxvt Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2003:034: rxvt |
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Check for the version of the rxvt package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2003:034 (rxvt). Digital Defense Inc. released a paper detailing insecurities in various terminal emulators, including rxvt. Many of the features supported by these programs can be abused when untrusted data is displayed on the screen. This abuse can be anything from garbage data being displayed to the screen or a system compromise. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:034 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 6953 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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