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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-2003:090-1: openssh Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2003:090-1: openssh |
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Check for the version of the openssh package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2003:090-1 (openssh). A buffer management error was discovered in all versions of openssh prior to version 3.7. According to the OpenSSH team's advisory: 'It is uncertain whether this error is potentially exploitable, however, we prefer to see bugs fixed proactively.' There have also been reports of an exploit in the wild. MandrakeSoft encourages all users to upgrade to these patched openssh packages immediately and to disable sshd until you are able to upgrade if at all possible. Update: The OpenSSH developers discovered more, similar, problems and revised the patch to correct these issues. These new packages have the latest patch fix applied. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:090-1 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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