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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-2003:070: ethereal Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2003:070: ethereal |
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Check for the version of the ethereal package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2003:070 (ethereal). A number of string handling bugs were found in the packet dissectors in ethereal that can be exploited using specially crafted packets to cause ethereal to consume excessive amounts of memory, crash, or even execute arbitray code. These vulnerabilities have been fixed upsteam in ethereal 0.9.13 and all users are encouraged to upgrade. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:070 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 7878, 7880, 7881, 7883 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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