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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-2003:084: perl-CGI Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2003:084: perl-CGI |
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Check for the version of the perl-CGI package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2003:084 (perl-CGI). Eye on Security found a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the start_form() function in CGI.pm. This vulnerability permits a remote attacker to place a web script in a URL which feeds into a form's action parameter and permits execution by the browser as if it was coming from the site. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:084 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 8231 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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